Door Hinge problems of the 1999 GMC Savana

Five problems related to door hinge have been reported for the 1999 GMC Savana. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Door Hinge problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2004

Defective hinges on side cargo doors. Side doors not frequently used. Repeatedly greased/oiled to reduce tension and force necessary to operate doors. Doors now inoperable. Hinges cracked & rusted out completely after only 3 1/2 years of owning vehicle. Passengers would be trapped inside if using center seats. Hinges are useless. Per GMC, my problem; take ownership of the vehicle & it's issues after warranty expired.

2 Door Hinge problem

Failure Date: 01/04/2004

Hinges on 60/40 cargo doors are very stiff. Doors have been difficult to open and close for quite some time. Recently, lower hinge on 40 door has broken. Replacement of all hinges on these doors is approximately $1100. Have not yet contacted dealer about problem (had similar problems with hinges on 95 vandura).

3 Door Hinge problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2003

Side door hinges are stiff, causing the door to bearly open. The hinge is causing the sheet metal to flex as it tries to open and close.

4 Door Hinge problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2000

Side cargo door has frozen at hinges and door cannot be opened. Dealer has been contacted. The door failure was safety hazard.

5 Door Hinge problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2000

Consumer states side door will not open or close, bolts and hinges were rusted and frozen, dealer contacted but not willing to do anything.