1997 GMC Savana Consumer Discussions

Chevy Express/GMC Savana: Brakes

Re: 1997 GMC Savana brake light problem [ciberpine]

Written by: jetman1 on May 25, 2006 09:12 AM

My 1999 gmc savana cargo van had the same brake light problem. What I did instead of splicing in new light sockets was release the contact terminal inside the socket itself, due this by using a pick type tool or small screw driver etc. and guide it down the terminal until it pushes and releases then i took some small stranded wire and wrapped it around the terminal ... Read More...

Re: 1997 GMC Savana brake light problem [jcintc]

Written by: ciberpine on Apr 29, 2006 10:57 AM

I had this exact problem. Both lower tail light sock (R&L) had slight corrosion that caused the ground to no longer make contact. I replaced both sockets and it all works now. I replaced the sockets by buying a tail light wiring harness from a GM dealer and using the two sockets on the wiring harness, one for each side. I just clipped the wires, attached the new sockets, ... Read More...

Re: 1997 GMC Savana brake light problem [sparky55]

Written by: jcintc on May 23, 2005 04:56 PM

sparky55, Did you find an answer to your problem? I have a 2001 Chevy Express & am having a simular problem. The brake lights LT, center, RT will work fine until I turn the parking lights on & then when you apply the brakes the LT & RT go out & only the center will light up as a brake light. As soon as you release the brake pedal the center goes out & the LT & RT will light up as ... Read More...

Re: 1997 GMC Savana brake light problem [sparky55]

Written by: lyngdalpinball on Apr 27, 2005 11:33 AM

Hi I have an Express and I encontered the same question. It might be the same answer, I took a look into the lamp socket and found that there where no contacts for the braklight!!! This means I have two taillights on each side and just one brakelight on each side. BRGS Stein Read More...

1997 GMC Savana brake light problem

Written by: sparky55 on Apr 24, 2005 00:18 PM

Hi, I drive a 1997 GMC Savana 1 ton van. The two outside rear brake lights don't work, but the upper center bar brake light does. I've checked the fuses and the lamps and they are OK. Does anyone have any idea what could be causing this? Thanks in advance for your replies. Read More...

Chevy Express/GMC Savana

1997 GMC Savana Van Electrical

Written by: awmcleod on Jul 20, 2004 06:19 PM

The blower control on my van does not have a low speed. Is this control a stand alone item or is it a componet of a larger part. Can I as a DIY able to replace that control? AWMcl Read More...

Tranny

Written by: rsmmac on Mar 18, 2003 05:31 PM

Just crossed 50,000 mile mark with my 2001 GMC 3500 extended. Transmission feels like it did when new. So does the rest of the van - no rattles. My prior 1997 GMC 1500 was starting to chew through its second tranny at the 50,000 mark, and as I posted previously, I was on my third transmission when I sold it. On another subject: is it just me or does anyone else think the ... Read More...

Conversion Van Pricing

GMC Savana conversion interested

Written by: edbianchi1 on Dec 02, 2000 01:59 AM

Hi, I've decided to buy for first time a hightop van, and I've been looking around and the Savana conversion by GMC is the one I liked the most. I was looking through internet and I couldn't find prices for used ones. I'm looking for 1997/98 hightop with no more than 25000 miles. I know it's hard but... Also I would like to know what is the best conversion brand, and what ... Read More...