GMC Savana owners have reported 37 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (12 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering pump (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Savana. The contact stated while driving 60-65 mph over a bump in the roadway, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact researched the failure on youtube and determined the vehicle had experienced the death wobble. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2003 GMC Savana. While operating the vehicle, the steering wheel and brake pedal malfunctioned and did not properly operate. While depressing the brake pedal, the steering wheel would jerk and the brake pedal was hard to depress, which affected the vehicle stopping. Read details...
Had problems with tie rods in GMC Savana 2006 and they have been replaced for the third time. Someone should be checking into why these tie rods are breaking, cracking, looseing up causing vehicle to lose control and pull to one side of the road. Read details...
2000 GMC Savana van with conversion package. Power steering completely failed. I found a recall notice on the NHTSA site, called GMC and was told there was no recall. After I told the operator the recall number she then found a "customer satisfaction safety campaign". Read details...
The power steering hose was rubbing against the power steering pulley. The rubbing cause the hose to fail and leak power steering fluid on the pulley, serpentine belt and nearby components. I did not see any clamps to hold the hose away from any moving parts. Read details...