2004 GMC Savana 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Savana 1500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 GMC Savana 1500. That ranks 2nd out of 16 Savana 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 39,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 40% | 39,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | 10,200 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 54,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 GMC Savana 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 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 2004 gmc savanna equipped with definity dakota a/t tires, size 235/75r16. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph, when the vehicle made a thumping noise. The contact pulled over and noticed all of the tread on the right rear tire was missing. A spare tire was installed…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc savanna 1500 with falken zinen stz01 tires, line size p265/50/r20. While driving at 50 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate excessively. One of the tires experienced belt separation and the rear belt fractured. The tire was replaced however; within 200 miles all three…
The cargo doors are very difficult to open. The door hinges have rusted internal, so that one of the hinges snapped off (lower hinge, passenger side cargo door). Gm has tsb for this but will not cover it. It is very unsafe if you can not exit the door. *tr
Tl*- the contact owns a 2004 gmc savanna van with a current odometer reading of 10,200 miles. The contact stated that the van took a long time to stop when the brakes were applied. The contact found that the brakes that came with the vehicle were too small, which resulted in extended stopping…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 30 mph, a noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle. Upon inspection by an independent mechanic, it was determined that the inner tie rod was fractured and had to be replaced. This was the second time the same problem occurred and had to be…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Savana 1500?
Owners most often report tires, service brakes, hydraulic, steering problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 GMC Savana 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.