2001 GMC Savana Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 GMC Savana, 11% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.
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.
“Both cables to the liftgate broke due to rust and corrosion. Dealer was contacted. Dealer informed consumer that the truck was not covered under a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10095332, filed 2004-11, 50,000 miles“While opening the middle door to the mini van the door sheared off . The door is hang off by the hinges. The driver was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the vehicle was not on recall and the warranty expired. Please fill in additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10092131, filed 2004-09Related service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2006 | 1 | 14% |
| 2005 | 2 | 15% |
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 3 | 25% |
| 2001 | 2 | 11% |
| 2000 | 4 | 8% |
| 1999 | 7 | 14% |
| 1998 | 4 | 12% |
| 1997 | 6 | 13% |
| 1996 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2001 GMC Savana
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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.
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