2001 GMC Savana 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Savana 3500 years
- Not enough data 5th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC Savana 3500. That ranks 5th out of 13 Savana 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 140,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner 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 3500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | 22,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 GMC Savana 3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 GMC Savana 3500.
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.
My brakes went out (failed) on my way home, luckily it was at a stop sign near my house on a side street! When i looked under van the brake line was leaking, peeing out of a hole! Looks like all the brake lines are rusted and corroded!
Dt*: the contact stated while driving on the freeway at 70 mph on dry pavement the steering, the wheel began shaking violently and the tread separated from the front passenger side tire. The dealership has not been informed. *ak
Other GMC Savana 3500 years
← 2000 Savana 3500 · 2002 Savana 3500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Savana 3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Savana 3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Savana 3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Savana 3500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 Savana 3500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Savana 3500 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 Savana 3500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Savana 3500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Savana 3500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Savana 3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Savana 3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Savana 3500 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Savana 3500?
Owners most often report service brakes, suspension, tires problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC Savana 3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 GMC Savana 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Savana 3500 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.