1997 GMC Savana Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 GMC Savana, 4% of the 46 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving down the road the van briefly lost power. At the next stop sign I noticed white steam or smoke coming from under the hood. After turning the van continued to lose power until I got pulled over. After getting myself and two of my children out of the van the smoke turned black and I knew it was a fire. As we walked back to a safe distance I could see fire dripping out from under the front of the van. It was soon engulfed in fire and continued to burn until the fire dept. Arrived to put it out. The van was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #704842, filed 1999-03Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10170494Dec 2, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 40% |
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2007 | 1 | 17% |
| 2006 | 1 | 14% |
| 2005 | 2 | 15% |
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
| 2001 | 3 | 16% |
| 2000 | 2 | 4% |
| 1999 | 2 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 12% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1997 GMC Savana
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 GMC Savana
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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