There are no safety recalls for the 2001 GMC Savana 1500, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
2001 GMC Savana 1500 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Tires | 1 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 94,600 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2001 GMC Savana 1500 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · at 70,000 miles · reported Dec 26, 2014
The contact owns a 2001 gmc savana 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic, who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Seats · at 94,600 miles · reported Mar 17, 2007
Driver's side power seat bracket breaks off at the base very easily. This vehicle is a starcraft conversion of a 2001 gmc savana van. This bracket has broken off 4 times since the van was purchased new in 2001. This has to be a safety hazard, as the seat will be very prone to breaking off in the event of any collision. This is a $600 repair each time. The GM customer service representative has ignored our latest communication with him. The most recently broken seat bracket was installed in may 2006, and broke march 3, 2007, so has lasted less than a year. This is a lightly used family vehicle…
Tires · reported Aug 30, 2006
Two tire failures within past 8 weeks. Bought four continental sport lt/SUV tires at walmart in colorado 6/18/04. Installed on 2001 gmc savana (Full size) passenger van 235/75r15. Tires have under 30,000 use by summer 2006. In june 2006, right rear tire failed with major tread separation and metal cords unraveled beneath tread causing egg shape and tire to become partial shrapnel. It was hot day; occurred within 10 minutes of driving at highway speed; tire pressure had been checked same day and was good per sidewall max PSI rating. Replaced with pro rated discount. Today, aug 29, 2006, another…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 GMC Savana 1500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 GMC Savana 1500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 GMC Savana 1500?
Owners report tires problems most often (1 reports), followed by seats (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 94,600 miles.
Are GMC recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized GMC dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.