2001 GMC Savana recalls and problems

The 2001 GMC Savana has 0 recalls and 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

2002 Gmc Savana
Pictured: a 2002 model; the 2001 may differ in details. Photo: 2002 Gmc Savana by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2001 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 22 Savana model years — 3rd most.

0recalls
19complaints
0crashes
1fires
4injuries
54,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System3
Air Bags2
Engine2
Power Train2
Service Brakes2
Structure2
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel System1
Lane Departure1
Latches/locks/linkages1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2001: 1 complaints20012002: 4 complaints20022003: 2 complaints20032004: 5 complaints200452005: 2 complaints20052006: 3 complaints20062012: 1 complaints20122025: 1 complaints20251

2001 vs. other GMC Savana years

2000: 49 complaints2000492001: 19 complaints2002: 12 complaints20022003: 22 complaints2004: 12 complaints20042005: 13 complaints2006: 7 complaints20062007: 6 complaints2008: 3 complaints20082009: 2 complaints2010: 3 complaints20102011: 1 complaints2012: 3 complaints20122013: 2 complaints2014: 1 complaints20142015: 2 complaints2016: 6 complaints20162017: 7 complaints2018: 3 complaints20182019: 5 complaints2021: 2 complaints20212022: 2 complaints20222

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2001. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2001 GMC Savana have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 GMC Savana. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Savana?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (3), air bags (2), engine (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.