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1998 GMC Savana Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 1998 GMC Savana, and owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
33
owner complaints to NHTSA
0 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
14–15
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 1998 GMC Savana

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Rotor (service brakes)

    NHTSA 98V033000 Reported 1,137 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.

33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1998 GMC Savana have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 73,667 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 10 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“GM theft system engaged leaving me stranded multiple times including on a remote mountain side. I was only able to get a cell signal by walking a few KM's down the road in the middle of the night to c”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 9, 2022 · Electrical system

“Dt*: the contact stated the ABS engages at low speeds of 5mph and below. This primarily happens while stopping the vehicle. There is a NHTSA recall # 05v379000 concerning the ABS. The vehicle has the”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 22, 2006 · Service brakes, hydraulic

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1998 GMC Savana Passenger (Savana 1500/2500 2WD (passenger)). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined14–15 mpg
City / Highway12–13 / 16–17
FuelRegular
EPA classVans, Passenger Type
Engine6/8 cyl, 4.3/5/5.7 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Compare GMC Savana model years

Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Savana model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1994 GMC Savana01
1995 GMC Savana02
1996 GMC Savana235
1997 GMC Savana146
1998 GMC Savana133
1999 GMC Savana149
2000 GMC Savana249
2001 GMC Savana019
2002 GMC Savana012
2003 GMC Savana1122
2004 GMC Savana712
2005 GMC Savana512
2006 GMC Savana77
2007 GMC Savana36
2008 GMC Savana73
2009 GMC Savana82
2010 GMC Savana43
2011 GMC Savana51
2012 GMC Savana73
2013 GMC Savana92
2014 GMC Savana71
2015 GMC Savana42
2016 GMC Savana76
2017 GMC Savana67
2018 GMC Savana73
2019 GMC Savana55
2020 GMC Savana20
2021 GMC Savana32
2022 GMC Savana22
2023 GMC Savana20
2025 GMC Savana40
2026 GMC Savana30

Checking a specific 1998 GMC Savana

How do I know if my 1998 GMC Savana has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 GMC Savana; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 98V033000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other GMC models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.