1999 Gmc SAVANA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
47 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
62,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 47 complaints (17.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 13 | 27.7% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 8.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 4.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 8 |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 5 |
| Tires | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 4 |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 3 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 8; Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments: 5; Tires: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads: 4; Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior: 3; Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Electrical System: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 38 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
2000: 15; 2001: 13; 2002: 5; 2003: 4; 2004: 6; 2005: 2; 2006: 1; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10049621 · 2003-12-12 (December 12, 2003)
I HAD TO MAKE A "PANIC STOP". I PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL AS HARD AS POSSIBLE. FELT THE VEHICLE SHUDDER SEVERAL TIMES AND FELT WHAT I ASSUMED WAS THE ABS BRAKES CYCLING, THEN THE VEHICLE JUST ROLLED FORWARD...NO BRAKING AT ALL WAS FELT, RESULTING IN A REAR-END COLLISION. I KNOW THAT IF I HAD PROPERLY FUNCTIONING BRAKES, I WOULD HAVE STOPPED IN A SAFE DISTANCE. WHEN I FELT THE DECELERATION STOP, I PUSHED EVEN HARDER ON THE PEDAL, WITH ABSOLUTELY NO CHANGE IN VELOCITY AND NO MORE ROOM FOR THE PEDAL TO MOVE. THERE WAS AT LEAST 15 BETWEEN VEHICLESAT …
Owner-reported narrative. 25,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10049621 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10166024 · 2006-08-19 (August 19, 2006)
THE POWER BRAKE/STEERING PUMP SHAFT BROKE, RENDERING THE POWER BRAKE AND STEERING INOPERABLE. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE TRAVELING DOWNHILL AND PRESENTED A SAFETY PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 70,000 MILES AT THE TIME. I WAS AND REMAIN CONCERNED THAT THE PART DEFECT WAS NOT IDENTIFIED EARLIER AND PRESENTED A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. THE PART HAS BEEN REPLACED, BUT I WANT TO KNOW IF THE REPLACEMENT PART IS SAFE AND HOW GMC WILL REIMBURSE ME FOR ALL OF THE COSTS I INCURRED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. IT WAS VERY DISTRESSING TO LOSE ALL POWER STEERIN…
Owner-reported narrative. 66,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10166024 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10107394 · 2005-01-13 (January 13, 2005)
WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH SUDDENLY, THE DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO STEER TO THE RIGHT. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM......IT HAPPENED AFTER MAKING A SHARP TURN TO THE LEFT. CONSUMER COULD NOT STEER THE VAN LEFT RIGHT.THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE SHAFT FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP WA SSHEARED IN HALF. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 53,321 miles reported. Look up ODI 10107394 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10117371 · 2005-04-04 (April 4, 2005)
STEERING FAILED COMPLETELY. DEALER STATED THE CONVERSION COMPANY MADE THE VEHICLE TOO HEAVY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10117371 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10053623 · 2004-01-07 (January 7, 2004)
WHILE SHIFTING GEARS TRANSMISSION WOULD DOWN SHIFT ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC REPLACED TRANSMISSION. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10053623 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 739596 · 2001-01-18 (January 18, 2001)
THE PROBLEM I HAVE WITH THE VEHICLE IS THE SHIFT CONTROLLER BREAKS OFF THE STEERING SUPPORT(INSIDE THE STEERING BOWL ASSEMBLY). THE DIRECT RESULT OF THIS IS THE INABILITY TO SHIFT DIRECTION. THIS IS ALSO THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. THE FIRST TIME, REPAIR WAS DONE BY MAXON GMC, 2301 RT. 22, UNION, NJ. WHEN I ASKED WHAT WAS THE CAUSE, I WAS TOLD EXCESSIVE SHIFTING. THE SECOND REPAIR WAS DONE BY MALOUF (WHERE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED). WHEN ASKED WHAT WAS THE CAUSE, I WAS TOLD IT LOOKED LIKE SOMEONE SLAPPED THE PARTS TOGETHER, AND THIS WOULD NE…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 739596 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 750780 · 2001-08-20 (August 20, 2001)
INTERMITTENT STALLING. STALLS AT 55MPH, 20 MPH, WHILE IDLING IN PARK, OR WHILE IDLING IN DRIVE. DEALER SERVICE DEPT. UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 750780 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 552256 · 2000-05-15 (May 15, 2000)
GLAVAL PACKAGE IS FALLING APART DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 552256 at NHTSA ↗