2002 GMC Savana 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Savana 1500 years
- Not enough data 9th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC Savana 1500. That ranks 9th out of 16 Savana 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 73,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 GMC Savana 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 73,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 GMC Savana 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 GMC Savana 1500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc savanna 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, there was a sudden loss on engine power as the electronic throttle control warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that an oil line…
2002 gmc savana, vehicle caught fire in engine compartment and became disabled. *bf (ohio traffic crash report# 10-0281-89)*jb updated 09/13/10*bf
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Savana 1500?
Owners most often report engine, engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC Savana 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 GMC Savana 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Savana 1500 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.