Gmc Savana 2500 2000

• Recall 89947 [USA]: This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
  Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. The affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. The date code and part number appear on the filter housing. Fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. The gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
  honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during november 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
  customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 54872 [USA]: An inoperative pump can cause increased steering effort, and in hydro-boost equipped vehicles also increased braking effort, but does not completely eliminate the ability to steer or slow the vehicle.
  Some pickup trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles equipped with a hydraulic pump driveshaft that can fracture, resulting in immediate loss of hydraulic power steering assist. On certain vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, the same condition can result in loss of power assist for braking after the reserve pressure is depleted.
  dealers will replace the hydraulic pump. The campaign began on february 14, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
  gm campaign no. 05001.This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act.The company has informed nhtsa that it will provide the modifications described above free of charge.

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• Recall 8223 [USA]: If this occurs, power steering fluid could flow onto hot engine parts and an engine compartment fire could occur.
  Vehicle description: passenger vans equipped with a brake warning indicator. Some of these vehicles have a power steering cooler hose that can separate from the power brake booster fluid flow switch assembly.
  dealers will inspect for three screw clamps to the power steering hose joints. If the clamps are not the screw type, dealers will replace the clamps.
  owner notification began april 11, 2000.Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 2005010 [Canada]: Brakes
  Certain vehicles are equipped with a hydraulic pump driveshaft that can fracture, resulting in immediate loss of hydraulic power steering assist. On certain vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, the same condition can result in loss of power assist for braking after the reserve pressure is depleted. Correction: dealers will replace the hydraulic pump. This action is deemed a customer satisfaction campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act.

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• Recall 2000076 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles, the power steering cooler hose may separate from the power brake booster fluid flow switch assembly. If this occurs, power steering fluid could flow onto hot engine parts and an engine compartment fire could occur. Correction: dealers will inspect, and, if necessary, install three new screw clamps to the power steering hose joints.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Hydraulic pump failres investigation # EA04012

  Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.Significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.The complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. Gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.Odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.For further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report.
  

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When approaching stop light with traffic the brake pedal went to the floor. I had to swerve and use the parking brake to stop. *tr *js

Van has less than 60,000 m. Last 2-3 years rust corrosion on frame has now become so bad its no longer able to pass nh state safety inspection. Brake lines rusted and replaced in 2010 .Gas tank rusted and leaks.Leaf spring brackets rusted and broken ,one replaced in 2011,other just broke can not find mech. To fix,because rust has eaten away so much metal,( it gets thinner and weaker). I bought this van brand new am the only driver and have taken very good care of it.I can not afford to just dump it and buy another. I know of many other gmc vans all doing the same thing.The bumpers also are paper thin where there's some cheap metal left. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 5 mph and pulling up to his driveway he tried to unlock the doors of vehicle and they would not unlock. He was also unable to unlock the doors with the remote. He then tried to unlock the vehicle from the outside to no avail.This failure only occurs on the drivers side. The dealer was contacted and they stated to bring the vehicle in to be diagnosed. He then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic. It took 1 hour to open the door , they took the door apart and removed the electrical half of the mechanism and replaced it and then it finally worked. The part was ordered from the gmc dealer. There is another problem with the anti lock brake system where he is driving 5 mph when making a turn and stepping on the brakes the brakes do not engage. He has to put the vehicle in neutral for the vehicle to stop. Gmc was contacted and they stated that they will repair the whole brake system at the owners expense . There have been no repairs at the time of the complaint for the brakes. The failure mileage was 116900 and current mileage was 117000.

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.

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.

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

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. The dealership was called, they found recalls, and t referred consumer to gm. The owner has not has this repaired. The brakes has also had problems. The brakes operated poorly, and could not get vehicle to stop. The mechanic determined that there was nothing wrong with the brakes.*ak

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

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

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P050D [7] Cold Start Rough Idle
• P0300 [12] Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P0308 [7] Cylinder 8 Misfire Detected
• P0442 [5] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
• P0455 [3] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
• U1500 [1] U1500
• B101D [1] Electronic Control Unit Hardware Internal Malfunction
• C0055 [1] Steering Wheel Position Sensor "Signal D" (Subfault)
• C0236 [1] Magnet / meter # 1 ABS left front - failure
• C0237 [1] Magnet / Meter # 1 ABS Left Front - Signal out of range / performance
• C0235 [1] C0235
• P0171 [2] System too Lean (Bank 1)
• P0174 [2] System too Lean (Bank 2)
• P1217 [1] Injector Control Pressure Not Detected During Crank
• P1870 [2] Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate Power Short To Ground
• P0335 [1] Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
• P0336 [1] Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
• P0339 [1] Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent