2000 GMC SAVANA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
70
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 GMC SAVANA
The 2000 GMC SAVANA has received a total of 70 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT, STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (14 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc (7 complaints), and Tires (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 GMC SAVANA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2000 GMC SAVANA, potentially affecting up to 108,689 vehicles.
Recall 05V005000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 98,221 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 00V085000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
| 10,468 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 GMC SAVANA
70 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 GMC SAVANA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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 ALL DOING THE SAME THING.THE BUMPERS ALSO ARE PAPER THIN WHERE THERE'S SOME CHEAP METAL LEFT. *TR
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 ALL DOING THE SAME THING.THE BUMPERS ALSO ARE PAPER THIN WHERE THERE'S SOME CHEAP METAL LEFT. *TR
WHEN APPROACHING STOP LIGHT WITH TRAFFIC THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I HAD TO SWERVE AND USE THE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP. *TR *JS
View all Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip complaints →
Safety Rating for the 2000 GMC SAVANA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 GMC SAVANA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 GMC SAVANA
General Motors, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 GMC SAVANA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIP3140E — EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that a noise or a vibration in the vehicle that seems to be abnormal may not have been there when the vehicle was purchased. Technician should look for Non - General Motors aftermarket accessories installed on the vehicle that can cause these issues.
020604020B — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO INFORM DEALERS THAT THE VCM / PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION AND / OR WATER INTRUSION. *TT
031100 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN EXHAUST RATTLE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 GMC SAVANA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SAVANA
- 1995 GMC SAVANA — 2 complaints
- 1996 GMC SAVANA — 45 complaints
- 1997 GMC SAVANA — 63 complaints
- 1998 GMC SAVANA — 39 complaints
- 1999 GMC SAVANA — 64 complaints
- 2000 GMC SAVANA (current)
- 2001 GMC SAVANA — 23 complaints
- 2002 GMC SAVANA — 13 complaints
- 2003 GMC SAVANA — 23 complaints
- 2004 GMC SAVANA — 17 complaints
- 2005 GMC SAVANA — 16 complaints
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