2002 GMC Savana 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 2, 2015 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Savana 2500 years
Not enough data 3rd of 12 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC Savana 2500. That ranks 3rd out of 12 Savana 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seat belts (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2002 GMC Savana 2500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Seat Belts1
Service Brakes1 · ~165,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Seat Belts150%———
Service Brakes150%165,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2007, with 1 complaints
2007: 1200712015: 120151

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 GMC Savana 2500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 GMC Savana 2500.

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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 savana 2500. The contact stated that the brake lines failed without warning. The vehicle was further inspected and it was noticed that there was extensive rust and corrosion prematurely and the brake lines fractured. While traveling approximately 40 mph, the brake…

Service Brakes · received Sep 2, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10760960

Passenger side seat belt locked in retracted position, will not release. Part not covered under warranty. Replacement part to cost $75 plus 3 days of none use, while waiting for it to ship. Vehicle 2002 gmc savanna van with 68k miles. *tr

Seat Belts · received Aug 13, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10199399

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Savana 2500?

Owners most often report seat belts, service brakes problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC Savana 2500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 GMC Savana 2500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Savana 2500 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.