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1996 GMC Savana Cargo

Van · 3 trims · 4.3 L 6-cylinder, 5.0 L 8-cylinder, 5.7 L 8-cylinder 3 recalls

Typical repair costs

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Fuel economy

No official fuel economy figures for this model year.

Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.

Recalls

Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.

  • Fuel System Transport Canada 2001058 ·

    On certain vehicles, the fuel tank front rollover valve could stick open and allow fuel leakage. If the vehicle is parked down a grade of 2.5 degrees or more, and the valve sticks open, and if the fuel tank is full or so full that the fuel in the tank submerges the front rollove...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Steering Transport Canada 1996151 ·

    On certain vehicles, the steering linkage relay rod tapered stud attachment nut may not have been torqued to specification. This could eventually lead to fracture of the relay rod stud resulting in loss of steering control and a possible vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will r...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Suspension Transport Canada 1996088 ·

    On certain vehicles, one of the four rear axle u-bolts may experience breakage. If this were to occur, the joint would no longer be capable of correctly transmitting forces from the axle to the spring. The spring could lift from the axle under certain rebound, braking, or corneri...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 2 U.S. recalls

U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.

  • Exterior lighting NHTSA (U.S.) 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,...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle NHTSA (U.S.) 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.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.

Maintenance schedule

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Specs

Body type
Van
Engines
4.3 L 6-cylinder, 5.0 L 8-cylinder, 5.7 L 8-cylinder
Fuel
Gas
Transmissions
Automatic 4-spd
Drivetrains
RWD