Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2000 GMC Savana. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗FRACTURE POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVESHAFT
- Summary
- 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.
GM/POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE
- Summary
- 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.
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Owner complaints (49)
49 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 49 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 21 | 42.9% |
| Tires | 7 | 14.3% |
| Steering | 5 | 10.2% |
| Structure | 4 | 8.2% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 6.1% |
| Power train | 3 | 6.1% |
| Electrical system | 2 | 4.1% |
| Fuel system | 2 | 4.1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 4.1% |
| Seat belts | 2 | 4.1% |
How 2000 compares with other Savana years
Best and worst Savana years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 35 | 2 |
| 1997 | 46 | 1 |
| 1998 | 33 | 1 |
| 1999 | 49 | 1 |
| 2000 | 49 | 2 |
| 2001 | 19 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 22 | 11 |
| 2004 | 12 | 7 |
| 2005 | 12 | 5 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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2000 GMC Savana FAQ
How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Savana have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 05V005000 (power train), 00V085000 (steering). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2000 GMC Savana problems?
Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (21), Tires (7), Steering (5) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2000 Savana compare with other years?
Among the 1996–2005 GMC Savana model years at least five years old, the 2002 drew the fewest complaints (12) and the 2000 the most (49). The 2000 drew 49. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.