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SteeringPart report

2004 GMC Savana Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
8%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2004 GMC Savana, 8% of the 12 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 noticed that while driving vehicle shook uncontrollably. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that steering shaft pitman and idler arm needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred previously, and the problem had not been resolved.”

NHTSA complaint #10101111, filed 2004-11

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019120%
2017114%
2016350%
2007117%
2006114%
2005215%
200418%
200315%
2000510%
1999510%
199749%
199613%

Other parts of the 2004 GMC Savana

Brakes
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 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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