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1996 GMC Savana: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1996 GMC Savana, most recently filed April 2000. Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
Recalls 2campaigns 1 fuel system · 1 suspension Source: NHTSA Complaints 35filed Owner reports, 1994–2003 shown Source: NHTSA ODI
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Recalls (2)

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1996 GMC Savana. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 1996 GMC Savana. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 00V110000 Filed Apr 17, 2000

GM/FUEL ODOR/LEAKAGE

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
Summary
PASSENGER VANS. THESE VANS EXPERIENCE FUEL ODORS OR LEAKAGE.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED EVAPORATIVE EMISSION PIPE ASSEMBLY.
Repair progress not yet reported109,239 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V110000
Listed for 1996 GMC Savana. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 96V092000 Filed Jun 3, 1996

GM/SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:LEAF SPRING:U-BOLT

Suspension · rear · springs · leaf spring assembly · u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Official NHTSA text
Summary
ONE OF THE FOUR REAR AXLE U-BOLTS CAN BREAK. THIS CAN POTENTIALLY LEAD TO THE SPRING LIFTING FROM THE AXLE UNDER CERTAIN REBOUND, BRAKING OR CORNERING MANEUVERS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FOUR REAR AXLE U-BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Repair progress not yet reported105 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V092000

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Owner complaints (35)

35 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The fuel system is mentioned most often.

0involved a crash
0involved a fire
2injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 GMC Savana, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 35.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 1996 compares with other Savana years

Best and worst Savana years →
1 2 35 46 33 49 49 19 12 22
1994199519961997199819992000200120022003
This year (1996)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

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Where to next

Which Savana years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →1997 GMC Savana report46 complaints · 1 campaigns →1995 GMC Savana report2 complaints · 0 campaigns →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

1996 GMC Savana FAQ

How many recalls does the 1996 GMC Savana have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 00V110000 (fuel system), 96V092000 (suspension). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 1996 GMC Savana problems?

Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. Fuel system (7), Service brakes (6), Visibility (6) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

How does the 1996 Savana compare with other years?

Among the 1994–2003 GMC Savana model years at least five years old, the 1994 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2000 the most (49). The 1996 drew 35. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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