How many recalls does the 1997 GMC Savana have?

The 1997 GMC Savana has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1997 GMC Savana has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1997 GMC Savana?

Of 63 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

1997 GMC Savana Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1997 GMC Savana has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 109,239 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 00V110000 2000-04-17 109,239 affected

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.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TIRES

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

STRUCTURE

Total complaints63

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“1997 gmc savana engine and transmission compartments caught fire while driving. *nj the consumer stated he did experience overheating problems earlier in the day. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0256-89) *jb updated02/24/10 *bf”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2008-06-17

“1997 gmc savana engine and transmission compartments caught fire while driving. *nj the consumer stated he did experience overheating problems earlier in the day. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0256-89) *jb updated02/24/10 *bf”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 2008-06-17

“Plastic pressure fuel line on my gmc 1997 savannah g150 developed a puncture spraying gasoline near exhaust pipe had to replace send defective line to gm they said they had no way to test it. *jb”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · reported 2005-02-03

“While driving at 30 mph and without warning driver side air bag deployed. Then, passenger side air bag deployed. Dealer examined the vehicle, an determined that sensor control module had a short due to moisture in the carpet.*ak”

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE · reported 2004-03-01

“While driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle lost power steering which made it hard to control the vehicle. The driver managed to pull off onto the side of the road and contacted a tow company. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who indicated that the problem was the power steering pump which…”

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID · reported 2003-09-20

“Side cargo doors progressively harder to open until rear upper hinge snapped. Door left hanging, very dangerous. Not rusted or abused. *nlm”

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS · reported 2003-05-15

“Replaced intake manifold gaskets with 69,000 miles on it.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2003-01-30

“Since vehicle was purchased there has been a gas leak. Consumer states' he constantly breathing fumes. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information. Ts”

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER · reported 2002-11-15

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 1997 GMC Savana as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.