2001 GMC Savana 1500
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2001
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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Two tire failures within past 8 weeks. Bought four continental sport lt/SUV tires at walmart in Colorado 6/18/04. Installed on 2001 GMC savana (Full size) passenger van 235/75R15. Tires have under 30,000 use by summer 2006.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-30
Seats
1 of 3 total reports mentions: seats.
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Driver's side power seat bracket breaks off at the base very easily. This vehicle is a starcraft conversion of a 2001 GMC savana van. This bracket has broken off 4 times since the van was purchased new in 2001.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-03-17
Engine
1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 GMC Savana 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-26
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…
Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Buy-smart checklist
2001 GMC Savana 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2001 GMC Savana 1500 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Savana 1500?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Savana 1500 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.