1999 GMC Savana Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 27%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 GMC Savana, 27% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,200 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I had to make a panic stop . I pushed the brake pedal as hard as possible. Felt the vehicle shudder several times and felt what I assumed was the ABS brakes cycling, then the vehicle just rolled forward...no braking at all was felt, resulting in a rear-end collision. I know that if I had properly functioning brakes, I would have stopped in a safe distance. When I felt the deceleration stop, I pushed even harder on the pedal, with absolutely no change in velocity and no more room for the pedal to move. …”
NHTSA complaint #10049621, filed 2003-12, 25,200 miles“11/16/99 - oil cooler line failure(198 mi), 11/16/99 - check gauges lite. 11/17/99 - front brake failure (200mi.) , 11/17/99 - check gauges light (continues to come on - off / no pattern), 11/17/99 - oil gauge pressure swing - >20# -60+#, 11/18/99 - purchasing dealer repairs oil leak, brake problem,gauge light problem, 11/18/99 , gauge light after repair . 11/26 /99 - local dealer to repair light/brakes problem - can't find prob's. - I prod them to use old methods to find problems- I.e. …”
NHTSA complaint #717931, filed 2000-01“Brakes and rotors have deteriorated and continue to deteriorate within unreasonably short mileage periods, the brakes smoke during short intervals of driving and stick to rotors causing a loud popping sound when released and fail to adequately stop the vehicle, the rotors begin cracking and warping prematurely causing shimmying and vibration. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #558372, filed 2000-12“When applying brakes during an emergency stop ABS releases too much, and will not stop vehicle. Also, when accelerating from a stop brakes tend to stay locked for a short period of time, then release. Van has been taken to dealership twice for this problem. Dealership has not been successful in fixing the problem. Please list other vehicle identification numbers.”
NHTSA complaint #857034, filed 2000-02“When making a normal stop vehicle was very hard to stop, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer determined the cause to be oil leaking onto the brakes. Also, dealer has replaced the drums and put new oil seals in axles. .et.”
NHTSA complaint #861023, filed 2000-04Related service bulletins
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
- 10226382Oct 18, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 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…
- 10178353Jun 26, 2020This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10162149Jun 24, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10161004May 13, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10129088Jan 23, 2018This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10113364Jan 31, 2017This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10078876May 11, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10112585Nov 19, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have an Antilock Braking System/ Traction Control System Malfunction…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2016 | 2 | 33% |
| 2007 | 3 | 50% |
| 2006 | 1 | 14% |
| 2005 | 2 | 15% |
| 2004 | 2 | 17% |
| 2003 | 4 | 18% |
| 2002 | 2 | 17% |
| 2001 | 2 | 11% |
| 2000 | 21 | 43% |
| 1999 | 13 | 27% |
| 1998 | 9 | 27% |
| 1997 | 9 | 20% |
| 1996 | 6 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1999 GMC Savana
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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.
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