KnownCarProblems2000 GMC Savana Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 GMC Savana, most often about the brakes (43% of complaints, typically around 57,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Savana model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2000 GMC Savana problems
Brakes
21 complaints · 43%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, power assist, pedals and linkages.
Consumer had vehicle serviced 8 times. Each time rotors/brakes, and drums were repaired. Mechanic stated the shoes did not fit the drums. . Gm has technical reference dated 09/01/1999 tha thas them putting some part on. Every time they take it in to the shop it comes out with the same resukts. Consumer's deduction was…
Dt: the consumer stated while driving the 2000 GMC savanna vehicle experienced d the same problems as mentioned in recall 05v00500. While parking the van, coming back, and then putting it I into the reverse the power steering assist failed. Also, had brake problems. Had to allow extra space in between cars for the van…
Wheels and tires
7 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: tread/belt, pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
Consumer stated the passenger rear tire tread separated, following a loud noise, tire was not flat. The drivers rear experienced tread delamination. The tires were in great shape and showed less than 50% tread wear. (large portions of the tread separated from the tires and exposed the steel belts) the tires were noisy…
While driving at 55 MPH consumer felt as if the vehicle rolled over a bump. After stopping the vehicle and a thorough inspection con consumer determined that the tread separated from the tire. Consumer replaced two tires on the vehicle due to tread separation.
Steering
5 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: steering wheel/handle bar, gear box (other than rack and pinion), rack and pinion, hydraulic power assist.
Dt: the consumer stated while driving the 2000 GMC savanna vehicle experienced d the same problems as mentioned in recall 05v00500. While parking the van, coming back, and then putting it I into the reverse the power steering assist failed. Also, had brake problems. Had to allow extra space in between cars for the van…
Body and structure
4 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
The contact owns a 2000 GMC savanna. The vehicle was being service for routine maintenance when the contact was informed by the technician that the frame was severely rusted to the point where the technician ws able to put his finger through the rust and the frame. The contact believed that the failure indicated that…
Van has less than 60,000 m. Last 2-3 years rust corrosion on frame has now become so bad its no longer able to pass nh state safety inspection. Brake lines rusted and replaced in 2010 .gas tank rusted and leaks.leaf spring brackets rusted and broken ,one replaced in 2011,other just broke can not find mech. To…
Transmission
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle assembly.
Engine
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: exhaust system, cooling system.
While driving there was smoke. Once getting out of the vehicle it became engulfed with flames. Other than normal service, nothing was wrong. The consumer was told that this year and model vehicle has had numerous fire problem. The consumer would like to e contacted to discuss the failure.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 GMC Savana recalls
Transmission: driveshaft
Risk: An inoperative pump can cause increased steering effort, and in hydro-boost equipped vehicles also increased braking effort, but does not completely eliminate the ability to steer or slow the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hydraulic pump. The campaign began on february 14, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
Full defect summary
Some pickup trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles equipped with a hydraulic pump driveshaft that can fracture, resulting in immediate loss of hydraulic power steering assist. On certain vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, the same condition can result in loss of power assist for braking after the reserve pressure is depleted.
Steering: hose, piping, and connections
Risk: If this occurs, power steering fluid could flow onto hot engine parts and an engine compartment fire could occur.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for three screw clamps to the power steering hose joints. If the clamps are not the screw type, dealers will replace the clamps.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vans equipped with a brake warning indicator. Some of these vehicles have a power steering cooler hose that can separate from the power brake booster fluid flow switch assembly.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hydraulic pump failres
Summary
Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. Gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report.
Questions about the 2000 GMC Savana
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Savana?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (21 complaints, typically around 57,000 miles); wheels and tires (7 complaints); steering (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Savana have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 7, 2005 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the GMC Savana?
- It is the most complained-about Savana model year since 2000, with 49 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other GMC Savana years
- 2000