2003 GMC Savana 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Savana 1500 years
- Not enough data 5th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 GMC Savana 1500. That ranks 5th out of 16 Savana 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 151,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | 151,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | 110,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 GMC Savana 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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 2003 gmc savana 1500. The contact stated that there was a odor of fuel inside the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that fuel was leaking from the vehicle due to corrosion of fuel filler neck. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified…
Gas tank leaks when full. The seam where the filler neck meets the tank's nipple is cracked. Gm does not manufacture a replacement tank, no used tanks available. I'm forced to drive a van that leaks fuel if full, or hits a bump in the road. Help! *tr
Air bags did not deploy high impact accident 55 to 65 mph hit concrete wall bought van new 2003 savanna 1500. *tr
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Savana 1500?
Owners most often report air bags, fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 GMC Savana 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.