1997 GMC Savana 3500 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 GMC Savana 3500. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“I was seated on the passenger front seat of my vehicle doing paperwork when my passenger airbag spontaneously deployed causing me to suffer burns and contusions to my legs and groin regions and injuries to my hands, neck, back and shoulders. The vehicle was stationary at the time the airbag…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 gmc savana 3500. While driving approximately 35 mph, the passenger side front air bag deployed without warning. There were no injuries. The authorized dealer was notified of the frontal air bag deployment and stated that they needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 GMC Savana 3500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.