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GMC Savana 1500

Report: Alternator May Fail and Cause Noise and Dead Battery

GMC Savana 1500 Problem

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Model Years Affected: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

The alternator may fail causing the battery to go dead. The charge light on the dash may or may not illuminate. The alternator may also develop an abnormal noise. A failed alternator will require replacement.

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