Transmission Failure Problems of GMC Savana

GMC Savana owners have reported 4 problems related to transmission failure (under the power train 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 Transmission Failure problem of the 2000 GMC Savana

Failure Date: 07/01/2003

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

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2 Transmission Failure problem of the 2003 GMC Savana

Failure Date: 02/21/2003

: the contact stated while driving 35 mph the transmission failed. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer where parts in the transmission were replaced. After 90,000 miles, the transmission ceased to operate again. The vehicle was taken to a different service dealer who offered to replace the transmission if a warranty package was purchased and the transmission was replaced. During this visit to the 2nd dealer, a diagnostic test was performed where the tail light was discovered not to be working. There was no repair work performed for the tail light. The contact also expressed that one day the driver seat belt would not unlatched so the seat belt was broken to release the contact. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer for recall remedy #05113 pertaining to the seat belt. While at the dealer the remedy repair work was performed on the passenger seat belt but not the driver's seat belt. After the remedy repair to the passenger seat belt, it no longer worked properly. The service dealer was contacted; however the service dealer had to order the parts for additional repairs. Also, while driving 25 mph the lug nut on the hub cap detached. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer where plastic lug nuts were installed and they detached again. When the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, the service manager recommended the lug nuts be glued on. The contact took the vehicle to a tire company who installed brand new tires and lug nuts.

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3 Transmission Failure problem of the 1996 GMC Savana

Failure Date: 10/22/1996

Transmission has failed three times.

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4 Transmission Failure problem of the 1998 GMC Savana

Transmission failed during emergency situation.

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