Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your GMC Savana 2500
GMC Savana 2500 Models:
GMC Savana 2500 Problems
Electrical components under front carpet may be damaged when cleaning van interior
Various electrical components under the front carpet/rubber mat may become damaged if excess water is used to clean the rear cargo area.
One or More Rear Lights May Not Work
The tail light wiring harness in the cargo area is not protected very well. As a result it may become damaged due to normal wear a tear. This damage can causing some or all of the rear lights to stop working.
The Fuel Pump May Fail Causing the Engine to Stall or Crank Over But Not Start
The fuel pump may fail causing the engine to stall and not restart.
Check Engine Light and Misfire Due to One or More Stuck Closed Fuel Injectors
One or more fuel injectors may become stuck closed causing an engine misfire and the Check Engine Light to illuminate. Our technicians tell us that this problem can be caused by some fuel additives. There are special procedures which may be able to restore the affected injector. If this fails the affected injector must be replaced.
Coolant Leak & Engine Overheating
A coolant leak may develop from the water pump. This can result in an engine overheating condition. A leaking water pump will require replacement.
GMC Savana 2500 Recalls (Recent)
Potental Fire Due to Failed Alternator
RepairPal Expert Overview:
A short circuit may develop in the voltage regulator, internal to the alternator. This could cause the alternator to overheat to the point of causing a fire. Dealers will inspect and replace the affected alternators as necessary. This recall is scheduled to begin by April 12, 2010. The General Motors recall number is 10216.
Learn more »GMC Savana 2500 Recall 00V110000
Summary: PASSENGER VANS. THESE VANS EXPERIENCE FUEL ODORS OR LEAKAGE.
Learn more »Heating and AC Control Knobs May Fracture and Spin on the Shaft
RepairPal Expert Overview:
The heating and AC control knobs may fracture and spin on the control shafts. The driver may not be able to control the heating and ventilation for the vehicle. If this happens when the defrost system is needed, visibility could be reduced, which could lead to a crash. Dealers will replace all of the heating and AC control knobs free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2010. The GM recall number is 10012.
Learn more »GMC Savana 2500 Questions and Answers
We have a 99 gmc savana. The power door locks just keep acting like they want to lock and unlock. When you push on the drivers side lock switch it won't open any of the other locks and when you pu...
The Heater, defroster blower keeps runing even with the ignition off? The only way to stop it is by unpluging the blower connector.
The heater,defoster blower keeps runing even with ignition turned off. I can only stop by unpluging the connector.
I will be replacing rear brakes - (drums & shoes). How is emergency brake also repaired/replaced?
I'm not sure if its a 4L60E, or a 4L80E.
GMC Savana 2500 Stories
I have a 1999 GMC Savana 2500 cargo van with the 5.0L V8. I use this vehicle for work and I treat it pretty poorly, but it keeps coming back for more. I've replaced a transmission, alternator and it eats brakes because of the hills around here, but I expect that! I'll consider another one when this one is put out to pasture!