NHTSA vehicle safety data

1998 Van CON GMC Savana Recalls & Complaints

The 1998 Van CON GMC Savana has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Van CON dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Van CON GMC Savana. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

1998 Van CON GMC Savana owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Van CON GMC Savana, describing incidents dated January 10, 2022.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11446907 · Filed January 10, 2022
The dealer sells half million dollar camper Vans but sold me a 1998 GMC Coachmen Savana.He has wrong year on all documents my insurance says! The urgent safety issue to my life and safety to others on national roads is that I CANNOT drive the van/ home at ALL (the delears technician inspected the…

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VAN-CON/FMVSS 217/DOOR OPENER

NHTSA #99V321000 · Structure — Body — Door — Hinge and Attachments · NHTSA notice

Reported November 15, 1999 · VAN-CON, INCORPORATED

Potentially affected: 865 vehicles

Owners notified August 10, 2000 · Vehicles built November 1, 1997 – June 30, 1999 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERSION TYPE-A SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH PLUNGER/SOCKET POSITIVE DOOR OPENERS ON SINGLE REAR EMERGENCY DOORS. THESE BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."

Safety consequence

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, SMALL CHILDREN MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY IN OPENING THE DOOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PLUNGER/SOCKET TYPE DOOR OPENER AND REPLACE IT WITH A TELESCOPIC PROP DOOR OPENER.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 10, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VAN-CON AT 1-732-356-8484.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

VAN-CON/FMVSS 217

NHTSA #99V229000 · Structure — Body — Door · NHTSA notice

Reported August 18, 1999 · VAN-CON, INCORPORATED

Potentially affected: 850 vehicles

Owners notified August 13, 1999 · Vehicles built November 1, 1997 – June 30, 1999 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERSION SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A SINGLE REAR EMERGENCY DOOR. THE LAST SEAT IS TOO CLOSE TO THE EMERGENCY REAR DOOR RESTRICTING THE PASSAGE. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."

Safety consequence

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY EXIT THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE SEATS FORWARD; REPLACE REAR-MOST SEAT BACK CUSHION WITH A THIN BACK; OR REMOVE 30" WIDE REAR-MOST SEAT AND REPLACE WITH A 16" WIDE SEAT.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 13, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VAN-CON AT 1-732-356-8484.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1998 Van CON GMC Savana. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Van CON GMC Savana.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11446907

Incident: January 10, 2022 · Filed: January 10, 2022

The dealer sells half million dollar camper Vans but sold me a 1998 GMC Coachmen Savana.He has wrong year on all documents my insurance says! The urgent safety issue to my life and safety to others on national roads is that I CANNOT drive the van/ home at ALL (the delears technician inspected the van QUICKLY and left engine light still on,I said I did NOT want van if they would not find the problem but forced to take van,I called cops. I have mental disability this is my only car that less than 2 months after I bought it,I CANNOT DRIVE this van without DEADLY CONSEQUENCES to me and other drivers/passengers on national/state highways.The carbon monoxide began leaking out immediately after I bought and then I noticed the GAS LEAKING FROM Tailpipe within first month and told state park and Texas DMV said make complaint on computer. I have phone only but now in January 10,2022 It was cold I ran camper and I had videotaped the leak in December 2021 I bought it November 13,2021(Stahman Walmart ing lot,I saw huge spill when I get out of back where I SLEEP and my dog.The carbon monoxide is enough to kill us both but on January 4,2022 in Walmart lot huge spill as open door I stepped in it.I had ran van for 45 minutes I knew a small leak in December, I told DMV and state park they seemed to care because DMV ignored my emails since December but nobody will help in state of Texas. This is a SEVERE DANGER to other drivers/ passengers, women children pets.. on the ROADS NOT just my life and my dogs that nobody cares about. We now have SERIOUS situation. I CANNOT drive off this lot back on state/ national roads without SERIOUSLY ENDANGERING MYSELF and other DRIVERS/ passenges.This leak is NO longer just a little danger now GROWN to a huge leak, a 1/2 tank of gas LEAKED OUT on Walmart lot in Victoria,Tx.I am writing to please help me not die or harm kill others with this vehicle that SHOULD not be DRIVEN.This is my home/car, I lost my 2013 truck I traded and large amount of cash!

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