2000 GMC Savana 1500 Problems & Complaints

Average43% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Savana 1500 at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2000 GMC Savana 1500 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Savana 1500 at the same age. The most reported problem area is the brakes (2 complaints, typically around 54,000 miles).

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0recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2000 GMC Savana 1500 problems

  • Brakes~54,000 miles
    240%
  • Steering~60,000 miles
    120%
  • Electrical system~55,000 miles
    120%
  • Other / not specified~207,000 miles
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

GMC Savana 1500 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, GMC Savana 1500. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Savana 1500 years: 2000, 2011. Compare all years →

2000 GMC Savana 1500 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.3L 6-cyl4-speed automaticRWD13 / 17 / 15
5.0L 8-cyl4-speed automaticRWD13 / 17 / 15
5.7L 8-cyl4-speed automaticRWD12 / 16 / 14

EPA ratings. Class: Van.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2000 GMC Savana 1500 a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Savana 1500 rates average: 43% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Savana 1500 at the same age. It is one of the best Savana 1500 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 GMC Savana 1500?

The brakes — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the steering (1) and electrical system (1).

How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Savana 1500 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 GMC Savana 1500. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the GMC Savana 1500?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2000 and 2011. See the full GMC Savana 1500 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2000 GMC Savana 1500 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 55,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.