1997 GMC Savana Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 GMC Savana, 13% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,500 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.
“Consumer states that after the recall #00v110000 fuel odor leakage was repair on the vehicle the sending unit fails to operate within a week. Dealer notified and stated that the repair has nothing to do with the sending unit. Please provide that dealer name address and number. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8021886, filed 2002-10“Since vehicle was purchased there has been a gas leak. Consumer states' he constantly breathing fumes. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023000, filed 2002-11Related 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.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 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…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
- 10017191Oct 28, 2005Supplement to bulletin 99-06-04-047a for fuel system cleaning.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 GMC Savana
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 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 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