My brakes went out (failed) on my way home, luckily it was at a stop sign near my house on a side street! When I looked under van the brake line was leaking, peeing out of a hole! Looks like all the brake lines are rusted and corroded!
The worst 2001 GMC Savana 3500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 GMC Savana 3500 65
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License...
What 2001 GMC Savana 3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving on the freeway at 70 MPH on dry pavement the steering, the wheel began shaking violently and the tread separated from the front passenger side tire. The dealership has not been informed.
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Questions about the 2001 GMC Savana 3500
Is the 2001 GMC Savana 3500 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 GMC Savana 3500, close to a typical Savana 3500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 GMC Savana 3500?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Savana 3500 have?
No recalls on record.
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