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Overview
Sentiment is strongly positive regarding the platform's fundamental reliability, durability, and practicality, particularly for commercial and conversion uses. The Savana is consistently praised for its simple, robust mechanical design, ease of maintenance and repair, and excepti
Best version
Insufficient owner data available to specify a single best model year or trim. However, a strong generational preference exists. The GMT800 platform (model years approximately 1999-2007) is frequently cited as the "perfect balance" of old-s
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 37 | 3 | fuel system |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Recall notices3 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls
1996 · exterior lightingcampaign 09E012000
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQU
1996 · fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingscampaign 00V110000
PASSENGER VANS. THESE VANS EXPERIENCE FUEL ODORS OR LEAKAGE.
1996 · suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axlecampaign 96V092000
ONE OF THE FOUR REAR AXLE U-BOLTS CAN BREAK. THIS CAN POTENTIALLY LEAD TO THE SPRING LIFTING FROM THE AXLE UNDER CERTAIN REBOUND, BRAKING OR CORNERING MANEUVERS.
Specifications
Generation
Version
6.0 (323 Hp)
From 1996-2002
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