1998 GMC Savana Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1998 GMC Savana, 6% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles.
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.
“Vehicle will accelerate on its own when put in gear as soon as consumer takes foot off brake. This has happened. Dealer cannot remedy problem. The master cylinder leaks brake fluid and brake pedal was low. The consumer uses brake excessively because of lack of engine deceleration. There is coolant leak at right rear intake manifold.”
NHTSA complaint #885066, filed 2001-04Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10139019May 3, 2013This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
- 10012599Apr 1, 2004Revised diagnostic trouble code p0236.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 GMC Savana
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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.
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