1999 GMC Savana Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 14%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 GMC Savana, 14% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 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.
“Hinges on 60/40 cargo doors are very stiff. Doors have been difficult to open and close for quite some time. Recently, lower hinge on 40 door has broken. Replacement of all hinges on these doors is approximately $1100. Have not yet contacted dealer about problem (had similar problems with hinges on 95 vandura).”
NHTSA complaint #10068220, filed 2004-05, 115,000 miles“Side doors failed to open properly. Had noticed plastic panels interlocking at bottom. Plastic panels has fallen out. Door closer to rear was pushed back into position. Had taken to dealership. Informed by mechanic the 1st panel would and could be replaced, but not the second.”
NHTSA complaint #891718, filed 2001-06Related service bulletins
- 10190934Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10190933Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10020952Oct 1, 2006Side cargo door is hard to open. Install new hinge pins.
- 10017184Oct 27, 2005Water intrusion at right or left a-pillar.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2006 | 1 | 14% |
| 2005 | 2 | 15% |
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 3 | 25% |
| 2001 | 2 | 11% |
| 2000 | 4 | 8% |
| 1999 | 7 | 14% |
| 1998 | 4 | 12% |
| 1997 | 6 | 13% |
| 1996 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1999 GMC Savana
13 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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