2000 GMC Savana
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
- Complaints
- 49
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
59% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 49 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 46 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 49 |
| 2000 | 49 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
59% · 29 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Tires
16% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
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Tire size P 245/75 R 16 Was transporting church members (8) to church function on enter state when the tire blew out for no apparent reason. No more than 1000 miles ware on tires.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-05-05
Steering
14% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing rack and pinion and pump.
Structure
8% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing underbody shields and frame and members.
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Van has less than 60,000 m. Last 2-3 years rust corrosion on frame has now become so bad its no longer able to pass nh state safety inspection.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-09
Also filed under Suspension
Power train
6% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2000-04-11Steering00V085000 Vehicle description: passenger vans equipped with a brake warning indicator. Some of these vehicles have a power steering cooler hose that can separate from the power brake booster fluid flow…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for three screw clamps to the power steering hose joints. If the clamps are not the screw type, dealers will replace the clamps.
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2004-04-30Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-28 Hydraulic pump failres
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2005-02-14Power train05V005000 Some pickup trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles equipped with a hydraulic pump driveshaft that can fracture, resulting in immediate loss of hydraulic power steering assist. On certain vehicles…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hydraulic pump. The campaign began on February 14, 2005. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 GMC Savana — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 29 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V085000 · Steering
- Recall 05V005000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 2000 GMC Savana 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 2000 GMC Savana?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 59% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Savana have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.