Savana (2000)
Data covers 4 NHTSA model names
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
GMC Savana Unidentified Engine
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L31
5.7L 8-cylView details
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L30
5.0L 8-cylView details
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LM7 Iron
5.3L 8-cylView details
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LN2
2.2L 4-cylView details
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LQ4
6.0L 8-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the GMC Savana, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (4)
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2000-2000 GMC Savana complaints?
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2000 GMC Savana. The systems they name most often are the brakes, the wheels and tires and the body and trim.
Is the 2000-2000 GMC Savana a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2000 GMC Savana. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000-2000 GMC Savana have?
NHTSA has 38 owner complaints on file for the 2000-2000 GMC Savana as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2000-2000 GMC Savana?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls covering some 2000-2000 GMC Savana vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used GMC Savana?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the brakes, the wheels and tires and the body and trim, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Savana have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2000 GMC Savana. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 38 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.