GMC Savana owners have reported 42 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Savana. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The oil pressure light was illuminated. After several attempts, the vehicle failed to restart. Read details...
Took my vehicle to the mechanic because it was making a noise,he looked at it and found 5 exhaust manifold bolts broken,checked the internet to find thousands of vehicles with gm v8 motors have this problem. Read details...
Van was being driven early morning for about 30 minutes. No rain, 45 degree outside temp. , headlights on. Driver first noticed dash lights flicker & alternator gauge showing a discharge, then these issues returned to normal. Read details...
The contact owns a 2006 GMC Savana. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Also, the vehicle would not start when prompted on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. Read details...
At 38,000 miles vehicle would shift hard between gear changes, only when traveling long distance. Consumer stated that while the transmission started hard shifting from first to second gear the engine light came on. Read details...