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Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your GMC Savana 2500

GMC Savana 2500 Models:

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GMC Savana 2500 Problems

Electrical components under front carpet may be damaged when cleaning van interior

Miscellaneous -- Verified

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

Electrical & Lights -- Verified

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

Engine -- Verified

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

Engine -- Verified

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

Engine -- Verified

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

Engine, April 12, 2010

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.

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GMC Savana 2500 Recall 00V110000

Engine, March 26, 2001

Summary: PASSENGER VANS. THESE VANS EXPERIENCE FUEL ODORS OR LEAKAGE.

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Heating and AC Control Knobs May Fracture and Spin on the Shaft

Heating & Air Conditioning, March 12, 2010

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.

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GMC Savana 2500 Questions and Answers

ksbaitz, 1999 GMC Savana 2500, 5.7L V8, Stamford, CT

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...

prober, 1999 GMC Savana 2500, 4.3L V6, Vancouver, WA

The Heater, defroster blower keeps runing even with the ignition off? The only way to stop it is by unpluging the blower connector.

Visitor, 1999 GMC Savana 2500, Vancouver, WA

The heater,defoster blower keeps runing even with ignition turned off. I can only stop by unpluging the connector.

afkug, 1998 GMC Savana 2500, Eatontown, NJ

I will be replacing rear brakes - (drums & shoes). How is emergency brake also repaired/replaced?

gabe34, 1996 GMC Savana 2500, 5.0L V8, Lawrenceburg, IN

I'm not sure if its a 4L60E, or a 4L80E.

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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!