CarComplaints.com Notes: The GMC Savana is mechanically identical to the Chevrolet Express.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,800 miles

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1999 GMC Savana brakes problems

brakes problem

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1999 GMC Savana Owner Comments

problem #9

Dec 092003

Savana 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,200 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I had to make a "panic stop". I pushed the brake pedal as hard as possible. Felt the vehicle shudder several times and felt what I assumed was the ABS brakes cycling, then the vehicle just rolled forward...no braking at all was felt, resulting in a rear-end collision. I know that if I had properly functioning brakes, I would have stopped in a safe distance. When I felt the deceleration stop, I pushed even harder on the pedal, with absolutely no change in velocity and no more room for the pedal to move. There was at least 15 between vehiclesat this point, &..I could /should have stopped safely, with no collision if the brakes had worked properly!

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #8

Jun 062001

Savana

  • miles
When brakes were applied under normal stopping conditions pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a collision. Prior to incident dealer inspected vehicle.

- Holbrook, NY, USA

problem #7

Jul 262000

Savana

  • miles
Drum and brakes are failing every 13,000 miles without notice. Service station advises they have had several related problems.

- New Bedford, MA, USA

problem #6

Apr 262000

(reported on)

Savana

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When making a normal stop vehicle was very hard to stop, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer determined the cause to be oil leaking onto the brakes. Also, dealer has replaced the drums and put new oil seals in axles..et.

- Oak Harbor, OH, USA

problem #5

Oct 041999

Savana

  • miles
The brakes went all the way to the floor and could not stop the vehicle.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #4

Mar 092000

Savana

  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 20mph in good weather conditions and pressed on brakes & the ABS brakes didn't work. Left front & right rear locked up. GMC was aware of problem and will investigate more.

- Fitchburg, MA, USA

problem #3

Nov 151999

Savana

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When applying brakes during an emergency stop ABS releases too much, and will not stop vehicle. Also, when accelerating from a stop brakes tend to stay locked for a short period of time, then release. Van has been taken to dealership twice for this problem. Dealership has not been successful in fixing the problem. Please list other vehicle identification numbers.

- Madison, AL, USA

problem #2

Jan 262000

Savana 8-cyl

  • miles
11/16/99 - oil cooler line failure(198 mi), 11/16/99 - check gauges lite. 11/17/99 - front brake failure (200mi.), 11/17/99 - check gauges light (continues to come on - off / no pattern), 11/17/99 - oil gauge pressure swing - >20# -60+#, 11/18/99 - purchasing dealer "repairs" oil leak, brake problem, gauge light problem, 11/18/99, gauge light after "repair". 11/26 /99 - local dealer to repair light/brakes problem - "can't find prob's." - I prod them to use old methods to find problems- I.e. -road test for brakes, actual gauge attached to engine for oil light- amazing "we found problems"-order parts "2weeks"-01/14 /2000 - "we got parts"(2 wks.-ha!)-01/19/2000 -replaced gauge cluster, notified me of brake service bulletin, "will order parts"- 01/19/2000-notice signif. Changes in gauge readings.- 01/24/2000 - speedometer stops at 25mph- moving or stopped- call dealer to report this, speed read continues to go down(while driving), settling at 20 for a few miles, then 10, then 0 for a few more, then returns to ""normal""- 01/26/2000- return to dealer for brake work("parts are in"), after all day, call to pick up - brakes grind -pull to right 1/2 mile away. Past closing time- head home -20 miles later brakes really grinding- able to make sharp corner right turn by just applying brakes-01/26/2000 -there's part of my journal/adventure - "??what now?????????".

- Hudson, OH, USA

problem #1

May 041999

Savana

  • miles
While driving vehicle, left wheel started to grab after applying ABS brakes. Would make clunking sounds. Stopping distance is effective by ABS brake problem. Is intermittent. Been to dealer numerous times & problem with ABS brakes not corrected.

- St Claire, MI, USA

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