2000 Gmc SAVANA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
49 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
53,700 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 14 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 49 complaints (26.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 25 | 51.0% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 10.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 4.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 4.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.0% |
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:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 13 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 6 |
| Tires | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 3 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 13; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 6; Tires: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads: 3; Electrical System:Wiring: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor: 2; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 35 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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2000: 8; 2001: 9; 2002: 10; 2003: 7; 2004: 6; 2005: 4; 2011: 2; 2012: 2; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 25 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting 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 10009431 · 2003-03-07 (March 7, 2003)
FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE DEFECTIVE.*AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10009431 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10041953 · 2003-09-30 (September 30, 2003)
CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE DEPRESSING BRAKES STEERING WHEEL LOCKED HALF WAY IN BETWEEN TURNS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10041953 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10131715 · 2005-08-05 (August 5, 2005)
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 TO STOP. CONSUMER CALLED GM, AND CHECKED ON THE RECALLS , AND WAS INFORMED THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. CONSUMER ONLY PUT ON 1,500 MILES ON THE VAN SINCE PURCHASING IT. THE VAN WAS PREOWNED AND WA…
Owner-reported narrative. 87,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10131715 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10033256 · 2003-08-21 (August 21, 2003)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE.REPAIR SHOP STATED A BEARING FAILED CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO FAIL.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 64,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10033256 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 882311 · 2001-03-07 (March 7, 2001)
INTERMITTENLY ,TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE 1ST TO 2ND GEAR OR 3RD TO 2ND GEAR PROPERLY, AND VEHICLE WILL SURGE FORWARD ON ITS OWN.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 882311 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10130069 · 2005-07-26 (July 26, 2005)
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK, BASICALLY BURNED OUT. CONSUMER SAID THE ONLY THING THAT SAVED VEHICLE WAS THAT THE HILL HE WAS TRAVELING ON WAS NOT STEEP. CONSUMER LOST POWER FUNCTION IN 2000 GMC SAVANNAH 2500. THERE WERE SO SIGNS OF ANY TROUBLE BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. OWNER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. MANUFACTURER SAID THE SAME THING, THEY COULD NOT HELP . THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED ALREADY, AND THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO CORRECT ITSELF. THE …
Owner-reported narrative. 82,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10130069 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10470059 · 2012-08-09 (August 9, 2012)
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 FIX,BECAUSE RUST HAS EATEN AWAY SO MUCH METAL,( IT GETS THINNER AND WEAKER). I BOUGHT THIS VAN BRAND NEW AM THE ONLY DRIVER AND HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF IT.I CAN NOT AFFORD TO JUST DUMP IT AND BUY ANOTHER. I KNOW OF MANY OTHER GMC VANS…
Owner-reported narrative. 52,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10470059 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 857736 · 2000-03-01 (March 1, 2000)
ELECTRICAL WIRING PROVIDED TO BE ATTACHED TO THE TRAILER FOR THE REAR TAIL LIGHT HAD A PROBLEM. 18 GAUGE WIRE/4 AMP ONLY GOOD FOR 6 FEET, NOT ENOUGH TO REACH THE TRAILER. AT LEASAT 10GA WIRE NEEDED INSTEAD. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE WIRE WAS LONG ENOUGH. *AK *ML
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 857736 at NHTSA ↗