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1996 GMC Savana recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 GMC Savana. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1996 GMC Savana recalls, newest first

April 7, 2009NHTSA 09E01200016,270 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
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 equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 3, 1996NHTSA 96V092000105 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle

Summary
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.
Consequence
This condition could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the four rear axle u-bolts on the affected vehicles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 35 complaints about the 1996 GMC Savana with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Fuel system7
  2. Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump6
  3. Service brakes6
  4. Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip5
  5. Power train › Automatic transmission3

Other GMC Savana years

Other 1996 GMC models

Most recalled 1996 vehicles

  1. 1996 Dodge Caravan (16 recalls)
  2. 1996 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
  3. 1996 Dodge Ram (14 recalls)
  4. 1996 Plymouth Voyager (13 recalls)
  5. 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)
All of 1996’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1996 GMC Savana have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 GMC Savana recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 GMC Savana?
35 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.