2002 GMC Savana 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Savana 3500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC Savana 3500. That is the most of any Savana 3500 model year in the database (13 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 42,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner 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 3500 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 and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | 54,459 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | 65,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 GMC Savana 3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 GMC Savana 3500.
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.
B f goodrich tires have deep cracks in the sidewalls and the tire dealer says they are unsafe and could fail. Bfg offered to pay 30% for new ones. *tr
The nhtsa issued a recall on 2001 chevy silverados with 8.1l engines due a intermittent crankshaft position sensor failure causing the truck to stall while driving. (see recall id# 53021). I own a 2002 gmc savanna 3500 van with a 8.1l engine (the van was factory ordered by us in aug 2001) that has…
Brake lights fail due to burned ground connection in sockets. Sings of plastic melting in each brake light socket
Other GMC Savana 3500 years
← 2001 Savana 3500 · 2003 Savana 3500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Savana 3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Savana 3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Savana 3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Savana 3500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 Savana 3500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Savana 3500 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 Savana 3500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Savana 3500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Savana 3500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Savana 3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Savana 3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Savana 3500 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Savana 3500?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC Savana 3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 GMC Savana 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Savana 3500 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.