2004 GMC Savana Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 17%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 GMC Savana, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The vehicle is out of warranty. However, it only has 63k plus miles on the odometer. The transmission suddenly became erratic. It would not shift to d , but the second and the first gear works fine. We were told by Gmc customer service to have it inspected and have it diagnosed by a Gmc dealer to find out the exact cause of the problem. The results indicated no problems were detected or no codes were showing up on their computer, Gmc then told us that it needs a new transmission. We could not afford a newly rebuilt transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10538171, filed 2013-08, 63,000 miles“While driving rear end failed, vehicle skidded, and it caught on fire. Also, transmission was inoperable, and tail lights malfunctioned. Contacted Gmc.”
NHTSA complaint #10105315, filed 2004-12, 10,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V320000Jul 6, 2004Certain vans were built with a transmission shift cable assembly that may separate. If the cable assembly separates, the transmission shift lever position and…Covers: GMC Savana 2004, Chevrolet Express 2004
Related service bulletins
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10222770Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
- 10224273Sep 1, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10220319Sep 1, 2022This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the…
- 10113325Jan 12, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 43% |
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2004 | 2 | 17% |
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2001 | 2 | 11% |
| 2000 | 3 | 6% |
| 1999 | 3 | 6% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 7 | 15% |
| 1996 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Savana
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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