2001 GMC Savana 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Savana 1500 years
- Not enough data 5th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC Savana 1500. That ranks 5th out of 16 Savana 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 70,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 GMC Savana 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 33% | 94,600 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 GMC Savana 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.
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. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic, who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
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. This has to be a safety hazard, as the seat will be very prone to breaking off in the…
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. In june 2006, right rear tire failed with major tread separation and metal…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Savana 1500?
Owners most often report engine, seats, tires problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC Savana 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.