MYRModel Year Report

2001 GMC Savana

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2001 GMC Savana
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:16:18.667Z

Only 19 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 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Savana Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1994: 1 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1996: 35 complaints 1997: 46 complaints 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 49 complaints 2000: 49 complaints 2001: 19 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 22 complaints 2004: 12 complaints 2005: 12 complaints 2006: 7 complaints 2006 2007: 6 complaints 2008: 3 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 3 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaints 2012: 3 complaints 2013: 2 complaints 2014: 1 complaints 2014 2015: 2 complaints 2016: 6 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2018: 3 complaints 2018 2019: 5 complaints 2020: 0 complaints 2021: 2 complaints 2022: 2 complaints 2022 2023: 0 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026
2001: 19 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19941
19952
199635
199746
199833
199949
200049
200119
200212
200322
200412
200512
20067
20076
20083
20092
20103
20111
20123
20132
20141
20152
20166
20176
20183
20195
20200
20212
20222
20230
20250
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 19 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 19 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

AIR BAGS

2 of 19 total reports mention: air bags.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SAVANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED AND ALL OF THE WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120620

VISIBILITY

1 of 19 total reports mentions: visibility.

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THERE IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM WITH MY 2001 GMC SAVANNA. THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS VIBRATE SO BADLY THAT I HAVE A PROBLEM DURING THE DAY SEEING THE CORRECT IMAGES. AT NIGHT THE PROBLEM IS WORSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031024

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 19 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

TIRES

1 of 19 total reports mentions: tires.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 GMC Savana — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 GMC Savana?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor, accounting for 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Savana have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.