2001 GMC Savana 1500 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2001 GMC Savana 1500. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl* 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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 GMC Savana 1500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.