What is the fuel economy of a 1997 GMC Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo)?

EPA figures for the 1997 GMC Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) reach 15 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1997 GMC Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo)?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1997 GMC Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo). Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1997 GMC Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo)?

Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA for the 1997 GMC Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo), most often about: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Train, Tires. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

GMC · 1997

1997 GMC Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo)

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 15 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
4.3L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	14	17	15	592
5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	13	17	14	635
5.7L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	13	17	15	592

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 00V110000

PASSENGER VANS. THESE VANS EXPERIENCE FUEL ODORS OR LEAKAGE.

Campaign 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, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

40 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6 Power Train 6 Tires 5

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.