2000 GMC Savana: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc savanna. The vehicle was being service for routine maintenance when the contact was informed by the technician that the frame was severely rusted to the point where the technician ws able to put his finger through the rust and the frame. The contact believed that the failure indicated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2009

“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc savana. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was defective. The contact mentioned that he had to watch the mileage on the vehicle in order to know the fuel level instead of relying on the fuel gauge. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 135,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jan 2009

“No injuries, or crashes. Door handle on van pulling away from vehicle. Poor quality for handles. Made of all plastic. Couldn't open passenger door because plastic parts had broken inside the door. This van is not abused in any way,as my 98 lb. Wife is the one using that door everyday and doesn't slam the door, or tug on handles. Part was replaced by dealer. My concern is when will the rest of the handles break, or fall off?*jb”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Sep 2005

“Dt: the consumer stated that the fuel pump located inside the fuel tank, basically burned out. Consumer said the only thing that saved vehicle was that the hill he was traveling on was not steep. Consumer lost power function in 2000 gmc savannah 2500. There were so signs of any trouble before this happened. Owner contacted the dealership, there was nothing they could do because it was out of warranty. Manufacturer said the same thing, they could not help . The fuel pump was replaced already, and the problem seemed to correct itself. The information given is what the consumer provided at this time.*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jul 2005

“Consumer complained about a rear brake problem. Consumer was told that the shoes were too small for the drums or the drums were too big for the shoes. Consumer was furious. Contacted manufacturer, and had not received any assistance. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2004

“Consumer had vehicle serviced 8 times. Each time rotors/brakes, and drums were repaired. Mechanic stated the shoes did not fit the drums. *ak. Gm has technical reference dated 09/01/1999 tha thas them putting some part on. Every time they take it in to the shop it comes out with the same resukts. Consumer's deduction was the same as the mechanic, that the part is not sized rightly. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2004

“While driving there was smoke. Once getting out of the vehicle it became engulfed with flames. Other than normal service, nothing was wrong.*ak the consumer was told that this year and model vehicle has had numerous fire problem. The consumer would like to e contacted to discuss the failure. *nm”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2004