Does the 2000 GMC Savana have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 GMC Savana, the most recent reported on January 7, 2005 (Power train: driveline, driveshaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (21 complaints), followed by tires (7).

How many 2000 GMC Savana complaints mention a crash or fire?

5 of 49 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2000 GMC Savana recalls and problems

2 recalls and 49 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 GMC Savana.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 GMC Savana recalls

Power train: driveline, driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 05V005000 · reported January 7, 2005 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 98,221 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections

NHTSA campaign 00V085000 · reported March 16, 2000 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 10,468 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: If this occurs, power steering fluid could flow onto hot engine parts and an engine compartment fire could occur.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes, hydraulic21
Tires7
Steering5
Structure4
Engine and engine cooling3
Power train3
Electrical system2
Fuel system, gasoline2
Latches/locks/linkages2
Seat belts2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 5, 2023 · Tires
Tire size P 245/75 R 16 Was transporting church members (8) to church function on enter state when the tire blew out for no apparent reason. No more than 1000 miles ware on tires. The blow out caused damage to rear radiator causing overheating and damaging engine

Aug 9, 2012 · Suspension · 52,400 miles
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…

Mar 11, 2012 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 57,000 miles
WHEN APPROACHING STOP LIGHT WITH TRAFFIC THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I HAD TO SWERVE AND USE THE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP.

Jun 7, 2011 · Structure · 55,000 miles
TL* 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…

May 2, 2011 · Fuel system, gasoline · 100,000 miles
TL CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SAVANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE HAD TO WATCH THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO KNOW THE FUEL LEVEL INSTEAD OF RELYING ON THE FUEL GAUGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE…

Savana model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	2	49	5	2
2001	0	19	0	1
2002	0	12	1	0
2003	11	22	2	1

Across all years, the 2000 Savana has the most complaints (49). All GMC Savana years →

Questions

Does the 2000 GMC Savana have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 GMC Savana, the most recent reported on January 7, 2005 (Power train: driveline, driveshaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Savana?: Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (21 complaints), followed by tires (7).
How many 2000 GMC Savana complaints mention a crash or fire?: 5 of 49 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 5, 2023.