Body Problems of GMC Savana

GMC Savana owners have reported 7 problems related to body (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of GMC Savana based on all problems reported for the Savana.

1 Body problem of the 2017 GMC Savana

Failure Date: 12/28/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2017 GMC Savana. While driving, the vehicle started to veer to the right without warning. The vehicle was taken to holiday automotive (321 n rolling meadows dr, fond du lac, WI 54937, (866) 875-3224) where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.

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2 Body problem of the 2008 GMC Savana

Failure Date: 09/06/2012

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 GMC Savana. The contact stated that both exterior and interior side cargo doors were extremely difficulty to release whenever being accessed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the door hinges would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000. Kmj.

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3 Body problem of the 2005 GMC Savana

Failure Date: 10/11/2010

The contact owns a 2005 GMC Savana 1500. When the contact examined the vehicle, he found that the spare tire cable was corroded. The cable was cut to remove the spare tire. The rear brake metal cover was also corroded causing rotors and brake pads to fail. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the rear rotors and brake pads were replaced. The contact planned to call the manufacturer. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 64,000. Updated 1/21/11 updated 04/20/11.

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4 Body problem of the 2004 GMC Savana

Failure Date: 04/07/2009

The cargo doors are very difficult to open. The door hinges have rusted internal, so that one of the hinges snapped off (lower hinge, passenger side cargo door). Gm has TSB for this but will not cover it. It is very unsafe if you can not exit the door.

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5 Body problem of the 2003 GMC Savana

Failure Date: 09/01/2003

: the contact stated the running boards are too narrow. While stepping out of the vehicle the contact missed the narrow running board which could result in a fall. Also, there are no safety handles on the inside of the vehicle. The manufacturer has been contacted. Updated 01/25/06.

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6 Body problem of the 1997 GMC Savana

Glove box is not set correctly.

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7 Body problem of the 2000 GMC Savana

When driver's side sunvisor is pushed against windshield ,it will drop back down into a notch, d-dent, causing poor visibility. The driver's seat (electric) is in the lowest position.

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