Defect
PASSENGER VANS. THESE VANS EXPERIENCE FUEL ODORS OR LEAKAGE.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED EVAPORATIVE EMISSION PIPE ASSEMBLY.
1996 GMC Savana Recalls
Recalls on record Updated July 2026
The 1996 GMC Savana has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 109,344 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
Defect
ONE OF THE FOUR REAR AXLE U-BOLTS CAN BREAK. THIS CAN POTENTIALLY LEAD TO THE SPRING LIFTING FROM THE AXLE UNDER CERTAIN REBOUND, BRAKING OR CORNERING MANEUVERS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FOUR REAR AXLE U-BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Complaints by component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2injuries
POWER TRAIN
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Total complaints45
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Windshield wipers stopped working at random.”
“Dt*: the contact stated there is a strong odor of gasoline. There is a nhtsa recall, # 00v110000, regarding the fuel system gasoline delivery hoses, lines/piping and fittings. The vin was not included in the recall. Update 05/30/2006. *ak *ts”
“This is a commercial vehicle used in transporting interior decorating items. On or about 8/2/04, I delivered a table top to a client and upon opening the rear side doors (both doors) the upper hinge on the furthermost rear door broke. I had noticed a rattling sound prior to this date, however I…”
“1996 gmc savana van- fuel pump failures at 40,000 miles and 75,000 miles. $600 repair each time. High failure item lasting less than a set of tires, major repairs needed. This *has* to be a manufacturing defect. This is a common failure per the gm dealer.*jb”
“Windshield wiper motor quit working while driving in a severe thunder storm. After pulling to the side of the road the wipers started working intermittently. *jb”
“Abs brakes are applied on wet and dry road conditions and brake pedal vibrates and goes to the floor. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.*ak”
“The gmc dealer said the computer failed from corrosion at the computer causing the abs system to kick in on dry roads. Then the abs brake warning light would come on. This cost me over $700 to get fixed and three days without the use of my van. The gmc dealer replaced the computer. It is important…”
“The windshield wipers worked intermittently. Recall 03v159000 was issued which described the exact problem. But the consumer's vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *ak the wipers would always work when on high speed. The consumer felt that his vehicle experienced the same…”
Sources & methodology
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 GMC Savana as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.