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 PER YEAR
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| 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 | 12 |
| 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.
59% of complaints: service brakes — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH INJURY16% of complaints: tires — 8 distinct reports on file, most 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, 20230505
14% of complaints: steering — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rack and pinion and pump.
8% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file, most 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, 20120809
Also filed under SUSPENSION
6% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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 SWITCH
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.
Campaign 00V085000 — check if this car was fixed
HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES
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 E
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.
Campaign 05V005000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2000 GMC Savana — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (29 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for tires issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for steering issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 00V085000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 05V005000 (power train) has been completed.
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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.