2003 GMC Savana 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Savana 2500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 GMC Savana 2500. That is the most of any Savana 2500 model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 110,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner 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 2500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 60% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 40% | 15,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 40% | 36,027 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 20% | 6,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 GMC Savana 2500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 GMC Savana 2500.
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 savannah 2500. The contact was driving downhill in reverse when the brakes malfunctioned and would not engage, causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. A police report was available. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but the dealer was unable to locate a…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc savana 2500. While driving 30 mph he had to increase his stopping distances during brake application. The vehicle was taken to a sears repair facility and he was advised that the brake master cylinder failed. A representative from the manufacturer stated that he was…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph the transmission failed. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer where parts in the transmission were replaced. After 90,000 miles, the transmission ceased to operate again. The vehicle was taken to a different service dealer who offered to replace…
I have several 2003 gmc savana cargo vans that are used as service vehicles for building maintenance. I have recently had three incidents where the outer section of the oem wheels (rims) have separated from the center spoke section along the weld lines that join the two. The wheels on the vehicles…
All 4 brakes lock up while driving. Brake pads dragging 1 day prior to lock up. Brake pedal goes hard. Extremely dangerous. Told computer error is problem first time. Second time answer pending. Transmission does not engage immediately when shifting from reverse to foreword. Back out of driveway…
Other GMC Savana 2500 years
← 2002 Savana 2500 · 2004 Savana 2500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Savana 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Savana 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Savana 2500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Savana 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Savana 2500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Savana 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Savana 2500 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Savana 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 Savana 2500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Savana 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Savana 2500 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Savana 2500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, power train, wheels problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 GMC Savana 2500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.