1996 GMC Savana Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 20%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 GMC Savana, 20% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,750 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1996 Gmc Savana van- fuel pump failures at 40,000 miles and 75,000 miles. $600 repair each time. High failure item lasting less than a set of tires, major repairs needed. This *has* to be a manufacturing defect. This is a common failure per the GM dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10049234, filed 2003-12, 40,000 miles“The contact stated there is a strong odor of gasoline. There is a NHTSA recall, # 00v110000, regarding the fuel system gasoline delivery hoses, lines/piping and fittings. The VIN was not included in the recall. Update 05/30/2006.”
NHTSA complaint #10156325, filed 2006-04, 147,500 miles“Driving about 35-50mph when the engine stalled out for no reason. Fuel pump not working properly. Gas not getting to engine. Took to dealer & mechanic replaced the fuel pump. Had been done at least twice. Its a continuous & consistent problem. Gmc says its the owner's problem.”
NHTSA complaint #823811, filed 1998-06“Was traveling between 35-50mph when the vehicle stalled out. The fuel pump had stopped working. Gas not getting to engine. Took truck to dealership. Fuel pump replaced twice on truck. Its a consistant & continuous problem that the manufacturer said was owner's problem.”
NHTSA complaint #823798, filed 1998-06“While traveling anywhere between 35-50mph, the truck would stop or stall out. Gas not getting to engine. Fuel pump had stopped working. Mechanic replaced fuel pump 2 or more times. Its a continuous & consistent problem & manufacturer said its owner's problem.”
NHTSA complaint #823802, filed 1998-06Related recalls
- 00V110000Apr 17, 2000Passenger vans. These vans experience fuel odors or leakage.Covers: GMC Savana 1996–1997, Chevrolet Express 1996–1997
Related service bulletins
- 10209734Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10017191Oct 28, 2005Supplement to bulletin 99-06-04-047a for fuel system cleaning.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 GMC Savana
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 GMC Savana
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology