Does the 1998 Van-CON GMC Savana have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure. 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 1998 Van-CON GMC Savana recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Van-CON 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 1998 Van-CON GMC Savana?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1998 Van-CON GMC Savana recalls

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

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

For the 1998 Van-CON 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.

Has your Van-CON been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Van-CON dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1998 Van-CON GMC Savana recalls, newest first

November 15, 1999NHTSA 99V321000865 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments

Summary: 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."
Consequence: In the event of an emergency, small children may have difficulty in opening the door, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the plunger/socket type door opener and replace it with a telescopic prop door opener.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 18, 1999NHTSA 99V229000850 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Door

Summary: 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."
Consequence: In the event of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to properly exit the vehicle.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Van-CON 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: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Fuel/propulsion system1

Other Van-CON GMC Savana years

Other 1998 Van-CON models

1998 Van-CON School Bus1 recall

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Questions

Does the 1998 Van-CON GMC Savana have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure. 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 1998 Van-CON GMC Savana recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Van-CON 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 1998 Van-CON GMC Savana?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.