Power Train Problems of GMC Savana

GMC Savana owners have reported 32 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of GMC Savana

The Power Train problem

6l80 transmission has failed @ 109,000 miles. At a stop light, in drive, vehicle would not move in drive or reverse. After switching back and forth transmission finally started to work and was able to limp to a dealership.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

1997 GMC Savana engine and transmission compartments caught fire while driving. The consumer stated he did experience overheating problems earlier in the day. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0256-89) updated02/24/10   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Automatic transmission failure. Repair shop stated a bearing failed causing transmission to fail.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

Fume inhalation from gear oil burning. Family became ill at time of incident. Gmcwants to repair the vehicle again and give me a 5 year warranty . . . No life insurance mentioned. Bbb is beginning arbitration, since we feel the fumes are unsafe and want our money back. Can you help???   Read details...

The Transmission Not Engage problem

All 4 brakes lock up while driving. Brake pads dragging 1 day prior to lock up. Brake pedal goes hard. Extremely dangerous. Told computer error is problem first time. Second time answer pending. Transmission does not engage immediately when shifting from reverse to foreword.   Read details...




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