2000 GMC Savana Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2000 GMC Savana, 10% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the consumer stated while driving the 2000 Gmc savanna vehicle experienced d the same problems as mentioned in recall 05v00500. While parking the van, coming back, and then putting it I into the reverse the power steering assist failed. Also, had brake problems. Had to allow extra space in between cars for the van to stop. Consumer called GM, and checked on the recalls , and was informed this vehicle was not included in the recall. Consumer only put on 1,500 miles on the van since purchasing it. The van was preowned and was equipped with handicap accessibility. …”
NHTSA complaint #10131715, filed 2005-08, 87,000 miles“Consumer states that while driven the vehicle the power steering pump causing the vehicle to loose all power steering and brake system. Gmc was called and dealer fixed the problem. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8019324, filed 2002-09Related recalls
- 00V085000Mar 16, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vans equipped with a brake warning indicator. Some of these vehicles have a power steering cooler hose that can separate from…Covers: GMC Savana 1999–2000, Chevrolet Express 1999–2000
Related service bulletins
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 20% |
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2016 | 3 | 50% |
| 2007 | 1 | 17% |
| 2006 | 1 | 14% |
| 2005 | 2 | 15% |
| 2004 | 1 | 8% |
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 | 5 | 10% |
| 1999 | 5 | 10% |
| 1997 | 4 | 9% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2000 GMC Savana
21 complaintsTires
7 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 GMC Savana
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology