Gmc SAVANA 2500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
22 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 to 2015 model years. Data snapshot: . 20 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 22 complaints (22.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 10 | 45.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 9.1% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 9.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 4.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 5; Engine: 3; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Seat Belts: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Steering: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Electrical System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 3
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2006: 4; 2007: 1; 2008: 3; 2009: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 3; 2014: 5; 2015: 1; 2017: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10562960 · 2014-02-04 (February 4, 2014)
AS I WAS ABOUT TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT A LOCAL MARKET, I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND IT PROMPTLY WENT TO THE FLOOR. FORTUNATELY I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA AND THE ROUTE HOME DID NOT REQUIRE MY DRIVING IN A HIGH SPEED/TRAFFIC ENVIRONMENT, BUT I NONETHELESS HAD TO BE EXTREMELY SLOW/CAREFUL TO GET IT HOME, AS I HAD MINIMAL BRAKING POWER(AT BEST). ONCE I GOT HOME I BEGAN TROUBLESHOOTING MYSELF INCLUDING CHECKING BRAKE FLUID LEVELS, ETC.(FYI, PROBABLY ONLY A FEW HUNDRED MILES ON VEHICLE SINCE BRAKES WERE DONE). WHILE CHECKING THE UNDERCARRIAG…
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10562960 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10311098 · 2010-02-16 (February 16, 2010)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH AND PULLING UP TO HIS DRIVEWAY HE TRIED TO UNLOCK THE DOORS OF VEHICLE AND THEY WOULD NOT UNLOCK. HE WAS ALSO UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS WITH THE REMOTE. HE THEN TRIED TO UNLOCK THE VEHICLE FROM THE OUTSIDE TO NO AVAIL.THIS FAILURE ONLY OCCURS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN TO BE DIAGNOSED. HE THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. IT TOOK 1 HOUR TO OPEN THE DOOR , THEY TOOK THE DOOR AP…
Owner-reported narrative. 116,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10311098 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10159840 · 2006-06-14 (June 14, 2006)
ALL 4 BRAKES LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING. BRAKE PADS DRAGGING 1 DAY PRIOR TO LOCK UP. BRAKE PEDAL GOES HARD. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. TOLD COMPUTER ERROR IS PROBLEM FIRST TIME. SECOND TIME ANSWER PENDING. TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE IMMEDIATELY WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO FOREWORD. BACK OUT OF DRIVEWAY ONTO PUBLIC STREET-LAG TIME, DANGEROUS. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. NO RESOLUTION FROM DEALER. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10159840 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10166150 · 2006-08-21 (August 21, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER WHERE PARTS IN THE TRANSMISSION WERE REPLACED. AFTER 90,000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION CEASED TO OPERATE AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DIFFERENT SERVICE DEALER WHO OFFERED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION IF A WARRANTY PACKAGE WAS PURCHASED AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. DURING THIS VISIT TO THE 2ND DEALER, A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED WHERE THE TAIL LIGHT WAS DISCOVERED NOT TO BE WORKING. THERE WAS NO REPAIR WORK PERFORMED …
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10166150 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10229448 · 2008-06-01 (June 1, 2008)
THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE POWER STEERING PULLEY. THE RUBBING CAUSE THE HOSE TO FAIL AND LEAK POWER STEERING FLUID ON THE PULLEY, SERPENTINE BELT AND NEARBY COMPONENTS. I DID NOT SEE ANY CLAMPS TO HOLD THE HOSE AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PARTS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 14,826 miles reported. Look up ODI 10229448 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10383190 · 2011-02-18 (February 18, 2011)
I OWN A SAVANA 2500 CONVERSION 155 WHEELBASE. I HAVE A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. DURING BRAKING THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES IN MY HANDS. THE CAR HAS RUN ABOUT 14.0000 MILES. IF I DRIVE FAST I ALWAYS HAVE THIS PROBLEM, EVEN MORE IN THE HILLS. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I CAN DO ABOUT IT. I CHECKED THE DISCS AND BRAKING PADS, THEY LOOK WELL. IT SEEMS TO ME IF THE DISCS BECOME HOT I HAVE THE PROBLEM. I AM LIVING IN THE NETHERLANDS, NEAR GERMANY. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA…
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10383190 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10561168 · 2014-01-23 (January 23, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC SAVANNA 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED AND FIRE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 32,000. UPDATED 02/27/14*LJ UPDATED 02/27/14
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10561168 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
1999: 0; 2000: 0; 2002: 0; 2003: 0; 2004: 0; 2005: 0; 2006: 0; 2007: 0; 2008: 0; 2009: 0; 2010: 0; 2015: 0