GMC Savana, representative photo
Representative 1999 model. Photo: Rutger van der Maar, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2000 GMC Savana recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
56
Latest campaign
Jan 7, 2005

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Power train1Jan 7, 2005
05V005000
Steering1Mar 16, 2000
00V085000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jan 7, 2005Latest campaign
Jan 7, 200505V005000

Power train: driveline driveshaft

AN INOPERATIVE PUMP CAN CAUSE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, AND IN HYDRO-BOOST EQUIPPED VEHICLES ALSO INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT, BUT DOES NOT COMPLETELY ELIMINATE THE…

DetailsHide details for campaign 05V005000
What's wrong
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.
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 05V005000 · Jan 7, 2005
Mar 16, 200000V085000

Steering: hydraulic power assist hose, piping, and connections

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 00V085000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 00V085000 · Mar 16, 2000
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Buying a used 2000 GMC Savana? Recalls cover the model; a history report checks one car's title, odometer and accident records. VinAudit history report → Sponsored · disclosure

Owner complaints by component56

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
56Complaints filed
5Involving a crash
2Involving a fire
2Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Service brakes2443402
Hydraulic2341402
Tires713000
Steering611000
Structure59000
Electrical system47000
Engine and engine cooling35010
Power train35000
Suspension24000
Fuel system24000
Gasoline24000
Exterior lighting24000
Latches/locks/linkages24010
Seat belts24000
Vehicle speed control24100

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Savana, Savana 1500, Savana 2500, Savana 3500.

Latest reports

  • 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.”

    Filed 05/05/2023 · ODI 11520688
  • Unknown or other

    “A tire blew out driving on a highway. Goodyear wrangler 235/75r15.”

    Filed 05/04/2021 · ODI 11415151
  • Service brakes

    “When coming to a full stop in light to moderate 35 to 40 mile an hour traffic zones , usually when making a right hand turn, the brake pedal would over travel almost to the floor, their would be a loud scrubbing sound.”

    Filed 03/23/2017 · ODI 10968174

Other GMC Savana model years

All years: 2026 · 2025 · 2021 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000

Other GMC models

All GMC models and years →

2000 GMC Savana recall questions

How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Savana have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 GMC Savana. The most recent, 05V005000 (reported January 7, 2005), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2000 GMC Savana?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 24 complaints out of 56 filed with NHTSA (43%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 GMC Savana?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.

Check a specific GMC by VIN

0/17
Free · No signup · US-market vehicles, 1981+

Need the factory options too? See the GMC build sheet & window sticker guide.