2003 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 2003 GMC Savana 3500. That is the most of any Savana 3500 model year in the database (13 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 73,750 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. 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 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 67% | 73,750 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 33% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 70,115 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 70,115 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | 58,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 GMC Savana 3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.
Van was being driven early morning for about 30 minutes. No rain, 45 degree outside temp., headlights on. Driver first noticed dash lights flicker & alternator gauge showing a discharge, then these issues returned to normal. The van continued being driven for 15 minutes to destination w/o further…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc savana 3500. The contact noticed that the horn in the vehicle sounded automatically while parked. In an attempt to stop the noise, someone pressed the horn to counteract the failure. Almost immediately, smoke began pouring from the hood and the police department was…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph under normal road conditions, the front wheel bearings froze up, and the tires did not turn. There were no warnings prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who replaced the front wheel bearings and the brake rotors. Updated…
Other GMC Savana 3500 years
← 2002 Savana 3500 · 2005 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 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Savana 3500 | 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 2003 GMC Savana 3500?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, equipment problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 GMC Savana 3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.