1999 GMC Savana Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 GMC Savana, 10% of the 49 complaints for this model year.
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 has problems with the exterior rearview mirrors shaking. It's been taken to the dealer 4 times. Once they reordered the mirrors, it still wasn't fixed. The 2nd time, they tried using weights. The 3rd time, they just said they couldn't fix it. Consumer said that it is very dangerous because driver really can't see, and things aren't visible.”
NHTSA complaint #856505, filed 2000-02“Air condition/heat vents not connected to rear; rear view mirrors shake at all speeds, making visability difficult for rear view. Ventatlation system does not operate properly at dash. These items were in this condition at purchase, this is a van conversion, and sold as a demo vehicle under new car ad.”
NHTSA complaint #739216, filed 2001-01“Side mirrors on both the front left (driver's door) and front right (passenger) door are not stable particularly at moderate to highway speeds. The mirrors shake and vision becomes blurred which is a safety concern. Both side mirrors have been replaced 4 times since the vehicle was purchased over a year and one-half timeframe. Per discussions with the dealer's service manager (david wright), the dealer has noticed the problem on many similar vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #726097, filed 2000-07“Rear seatbelt locking mechanism doesn't work, it is useless. Also, rearview mirror shakes when driving, driver cant't see what is behind him. Rear seat belts are not of the same design , will not buckle for proper use.”
NHTSA complaint #878059, filed 2001-01Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1999 GMC Savana
13 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsSteering
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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