Is the 1999 GMC Savana reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC Savana?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 GMC Savana have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

1999 GMC Savana

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1999 GMC Savana
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:51.395Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 49
Recalls: 2
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Service brakes

Complaints per year

1999: 49 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1994	1
1995	2
1996	35
1997	46
1998	33
1999	49
2000	49
2001	19
2002	12
2003	22
2004	12
2005	13
2006	7
2007	6
2008	3
2009	2
2010	3
2011	1
2012	3
2013	2
2014	1
2015	2
2016	6
2017	7
2018	3
2019	5
2020	0
2021	2
2022	2
2023	0
2025	0
2026	0

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

37% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Structure

16% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing hinge and attachments and door.

Tires

12% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing sidewall.

Show complaint excerpts

Driving at 65MI hr.--sounded like an explosion car come very close to rolling over--replaced all 4 tires & had to replace a rim

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-10

Visibility

10% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing exterior and windshield.

Steering

10% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing pump and tie rod assembly.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2000-04-11Steering00V085000 Vehicle description: passenger vans equipped with a brake warning indicator. Some of these vehicles have a power steering cooler hose that can separate from the power brake booster fluid flow…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect for three screw clamps to the power steering hose joints. If the clamps are not the screw type, dealers will replace the clamps.

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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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Buy-smart checklist

1999 GMC Savana — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Service brakes: 18 reports on file for this year.
Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.
Tires: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 00V085000 · Steering
Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting

FAQ

Is the 1999 GMC Savana reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 GMC Savana?: The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 GMC Savana have?: 2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.