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2000 Gmc SAVANA: complaints, problems and recalls

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.

Owner-reported patterns

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.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior2551.0%
Steering behavior510.2%
Transmission and shifting24.1%
Fuel system concerns24.1%
Electrical and battery issues12.0%

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.

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
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip13
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc6
Tires5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads3
Electrical System:Wiring2
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor2
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch2
Power Train:Automatic Transmission2

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.

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
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0001
25,000 to 49,9994
50,000 to 74,9996
75,000 to 99,9992
100,000 to 149,9991
150,000 and above0

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.

2000
8
2001
9
2002
10
2003
7
2004
6
2005
4
2011
2
2012
2
2023
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20008
20019
200210
20037
20046
20054
20112
20122
20231

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.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10008235 · 2003-02-28 (February 28, 2003)

CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES IN LESS THAN THREE YEARS. MY DEALER JUST KEEPS SHRUGGING THEIR SHOULDERS AND TELLING ME THEY DON'T KNOW WHY. THEY TELL ME EVERY TIME, IT WAS BROKEN INTO MANY SMALL PIECES AND WHEN THEY TAPPED ON THE MANIFOLD THAT IT SOUNDED LIKE SALT IN THERE..*JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10008235 at NHTSA ↗

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 10022313 · 2003-06-04 (June 4, 2003)

FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE PEELED AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S 245/75R16. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. 26,002 miles reported. Look up ODI 10022313 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10024760 · 2003-09-12 (September 12, 2003)

CONSUMER STATED THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, FOLLOWING A LOUD NOISE, TIRE WAS NOT FLAT. *AK 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 AND OUT OF BALANCE. THEY WERE STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A REFUND. (ONE TIRE LOST TREAD AND HELD AIR, AND THE OTHER LOST TREAD AND HAD GONE FLAT) *SCC THE CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FIVE TIRES AT H…

Owner-reported narrative. 34,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10024760 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 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 10042822 · 2003-10-14 (October 14, 2003)

CONSUMER STATED WHILE TRAVELING 55-60 MPH A HORSE WAS STANDING IN MIDDLE OF STREET AND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE RAN HEAD ON INTO THE HORSE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ANY INDICATION. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10042822 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10065248 · 2004-03-30 (March 30, 2004)

EVERY 15,000 MILES BRAKES FAIL. DEALER STATES THAT WHEEL BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. 51,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10065248 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

00V085000 · Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

Reported: 2000-03-16 (March 16, 2000)

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.

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, POWER STEERING FLUID COULD FLOW ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS AND AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
05V005000 · Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft

Reported: 2005-01-07 (January 7, 2005)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗