10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Jun 172008

Savana

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1997 GMC Savana engine and transmission compartments caught fire while driving. The consumer stated he did experience overheating problems earlier in the day. (Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0256-89) updated02/24/10

- Chico, CA, USA

problem #4

Sep 122002

(reported on)

Savana

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states that while driving the transmission failed, causing an awful noise, and limited mobiliy.

- Newburgh, IN, USA

problem #3

Sep 251999

Savana

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
At 38,000 miles vehicle would shift hard between gear changes, only when traveling long distance. Consumer stated that while the transmission started hard shifting from first to second gear the engine light came on.

- Osceola, IN, USA

problem #2

Jul 312000

Savana

  • miles
Major automatic transmission failure first evidenced by harsh 1-2 upshift caused by known factory default in construction materials and solenoid circuitry. Many owners reporting same problem either within or after warranty period.

- Florence, MT, USA

problem #1

Sep 081999

(reported on)

Savana

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1. rear adjustment spring was not installed in vehicle from factory, causing brakes to become spongy. 2. transmission has become faulty wihtin 42,000.

- Kokomo, IN, USA