1998 VAN CON GMC SAVANA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 VAN CON GMC SAVANA
The 1998 VAN CON GMC SAVANA has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 VAN CON GMC SAVANA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1998 VAN CON GMC SAVANA, potentially affecting up to 1,715 vehicles.
Recall 99V321000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| 865 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERSION TYPE-A SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH PLUNGER/SOCKET POSITIVE DOOR OPENERS ON SINGLE REAR EMERGENCY DOORS. THESE BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, SMALL CHILDREN MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY IN OPENING THE DOOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PLUNGER/SOCKET TYPE DOOR OPENER AND REPLACE IT WITH A TELESCOPIC PROP DOOR OPENER.
View full details →Recall 99V229000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| 850 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERSION SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A SINGLE REAR EMERGENCY DOOR. THE LAST SEAT IS TOO CLOSE TO THE EMERGENCY REAR DOOR RESTRICTING THE PASSAGE. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY EXIT THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE SEATS FORWARD; REPLACE REAR-MOST SEAT BACK CUSHION WITH A THIN BACK; OR REMOVE 30" WIDE REAR-MOST SEAT AND REPLACE WITH A 16" WIDE SEAT.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 VAN CON GMC SAVANA
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 VAN CON GMC SAVANA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The dealer sells half million dollar camper Vans but sold me a 1998 GMC Coachmen Savana.He has wrong year on all documents my insurance says! The urgent safety issue to my life and safety to others on national roads is that I CANNOT drive the van/ home at ALL (the delears technician inspected the van QUICKLY and left engine light still on,I said I did NOT want van if they would not find the problem but forced to take van,I called cops. I have mental disability this is my only car that less than 2 months after I bought it,I CANNOT DRIVE this van without DEADLY CONSEQUENCES to me and other drivers/passengers on national/state highways.The carbon monoxide began leaking out immediately after I bought and then I noticed the GAS LEAKING FROM Tailpipe within first month and told state park and Texas DMV said make complaint on computer. I have phone only but now in January 10,2022 It was cold I ran camper and I had videotaped the leak in December 2021 I bought it November 13,2021(Stahman Walmart ing lot,I saw huge spill when I get out of back where I SLEEP and my dog.The carbon monoxide is enough to kill us both but on January 4,2022 in Walmart lot huge spill as open door I stepped in it.I had ran van for 45 minutes I knew a small leak in December, I told DMV and state park they seemed to care because DMV ignored my emails since December but nobody will help in state of Texas. This is a SEVERE DANGER to other drivers/ passengers, women children pets.. on the ROADS NOT just my life and my dogs that nobody cares about. We now have SERIOUS situation. I CANNOT drive off this lot back on state/ national roads without SERIOUSLY ENDANGERING MYSELF and other DRIVERS/ passenges.This leak is NO longer just a little danger now GROWN to a huge leak, a 1/2 tank of gas LEAKED OUT on Walmart lot in Victoria,Tx.I am writing to please help me not die or harm kill others with this vehicle that SHOULD not be DRIVEN.This is my home/car, I lost my 2013 truck I traded and large amount of cash!
Safety Rating for the 1998 VAN CON GMC SAVANA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 VAN CON GMC SAVANA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 VAN CON GMC SAVANA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 VAN CON GMC SAVANA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VAN CON GMC SAVANA
- 1997 VAN CON GMC SAVANA — 0 complaints
- 1998 VAN CON GMC SAVANA (current)
- 1999 VAN CON GMC SAVANA — 0 complaints
Other VAN CON Models
- VAN CON CHEVY — 57 total complaints
- VAN CON 33803 DUAL REAR-WHEEL — 0 total complaints
- VAN CON DUAL REAR WHEEL — 0 total complaints
- VAN CON HANDRAILS — 0 total complaints
- VAN CON SCHOOL BUS — 0 total complaints
- VAN CON TYPE A — 0 total complaints
- VAN CON WHEELCHAIR LIFT BUS — 0 total complaints