2000 GMC Savana 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 4, 2021 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Savana 1500 years
Not enough data 2nd of 16 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 GMC Savana 1500. That ranks 2nd out of 16 Savana 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 20%), typically at around 55,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 GMC Savana 1500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~55,000 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~54,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~50,200 mi
Steering1 · ~60,000 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~207,191 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System120%55,000——
Service Brakes120%54,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic120%50,200——
Steering120%60,000——
Unknown or Other120%207,191——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2006, with 1 complaints
2006: 1200612009: 1200912010: 1201012017: 1201712021: 120211

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 GMC Savana 1500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 GMC Savana 1500.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

A tire blew out driving on a highway. Goodyear wrangler 235/75r15.

Unknown or Other · received May 4, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11415151

When coming to a full stop in light to moderate 35 to 40 mile an hour traffic zones , usually when making a right hand turn, the brake pedal would over travel almost to the floor, their would be a loud scrubbing sound. This happened a few years ago, and i took my van to three separate gm authorized…

Service Brakes · received Mar 23, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10968174

I stepped on the brakes and pedal went to the floor, i had no braking at all. I was attempting to stop and pull into a gas station; fortunately i was heading up-hill. I was able to control the vehicle and coast to a stop safely. I have not yet replaced any parts; i had the truck towed to my…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Aug 9, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10348134

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc savana 1500. The contact stated that the speedometer sticks and displays inaccurate speeds. It usually becomes stuck anywhere between 60-70 mph, regardless of the actual speed that is being driven. The failure has occurred intermittently for years and the vehicle was…

Electrical System · received Jan 28, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10256618

2000 gmc savana van with conversion package. Power steering completely failed. I found a recall notice on the nhtsa site, called gmc and was told there was no recall. After i told the operator the recall number she then found a "customer satisfaction safety campaign". I was not notified of this…

Steering · received Sep 15, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10168376

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Savana 1500?

Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2000 GMC Savana 1500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 GMC Savana 1500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Savana 1500 model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.