Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 1.6× | — | Steering | Average |
| 2011 | 3 | −29% | 2 | Acceleration | Average |
| 2004 | 5 | 1.4× | — | Wheel & Tire | Average |
| 2000 | 5 | −43% | — | Brake | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median Savana 1500 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common GMC Savana 1500 problems
Latest GMC Savana 1500 recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet express and GMC savana vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." some of these vehicles May have been built with a clearance condition in which the right rear brake hose May…
Remedy: Dealers will secure the right rear brake hose to ensure sufficient clearance. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on May 13, 2011.
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; Chevrolet avalanche, colorado, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and GMC canyon, sierra, savana, yukon and yukon xl vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2011. Owners May contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and at the…
Frequently asked questions
What years of the GMC Savana 1500 should you avoid?
None of the GMC Savana 1500 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the GMC Savana 1500?
2000 has the fewest complaints compared with other Savana 1500 years at the same age, followed by 2011. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common GMC Savana 1500 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (5), steering (4) and wheels & tires (2). Brake complaints peak in the 2000 model year.
How many recalls has the GMC Savana 1500 had?
2 recalls across 2000–2014. The model year with the most is 2011.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.