2001 GMC Savana Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Savana years
- Far more complaints than other years 7th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC Savana. That ranks 7th out of 31 Savana model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 16%). Complaints mention 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 19owner 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 11% | 95,898 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 11% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 5% | 65,779 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 5% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Other | 1 | 5% | 8,708 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 GMC Savana recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 GMC Savana.
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.
I don't know sometimes wrong with the electrical issue before I got to dive into it I had got some damages from death or vandalism
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. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the air bag sensor was corroded. The manufacturer was made…
Dt*: the contact stated when the door on the school bus was opened, the stop sign arm did not deploy automatically. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem.
Since you just issued the recall on gm pickup trucks, i would like to let you know i have the same problem with my gmc savana 15-seater 2001 van. I bought the vehicle new in 2001. It now has around 56,000 miles on it. Problem: sometimes the brake light stays on, in which case the cruise control…
The rear left door will not open, the latch is broken. I own three gmc vans all of which the left rear doors will not open. *nm
Other GMC Savana years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Savana | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 Savana | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 Savana | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 Savana | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 Savana | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 Savana | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 Savana | 5 | 5 |
| 2018 Savana | 3 | 7 |
| 2017 Savana | 7 | 6 |
| 2016 Savana | 6 | 7 |
| 2015 Savana | 2 | 4 |
| 2014 Savana | 1 | 7 |
| 2013 Savana | 2 | 9 |
| 2012 Savana | 3 | 7 |
| 2011 Savana | 1 | 5 |
| 2010 Savana | 3 | 4 |
| 2009 Savana | 2 | 8 |
| 2008 Savana | 3 | 7 |
| 2007 Savana | 6 | 3 |
| 2006 Savana | 7 | 7 |
| 2005 Savana | 13 | 5 |
| 2004 Savana | 12 | 7 |
| 2003 Savana | 22 | 11 |
| 2002 Savana | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 Savana | 49 | 2 |
| 1999 Savana | 49 | 1 |
| 1998 Savana | 33 | 1 |
| 1997 Savana | 46 | 1 |
| 1996 Savana | 35 | 2 |
| 1995 Savana | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Savana?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC Savana?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 GMC Savana a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Savana model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.