2002 GMC Savana Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Savana years
- Far more complaints than other years 9th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 GMC Savana. That ranks 9th out of 31 Savana model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (3 complaints, 25%), typically at around 1 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 GMC Savana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 25% | 1 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 17% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 17% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 GMC Savana recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 GMC Savana.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Hydraulic pump failres (EA04012) — opened Apr 30, 2004, closed Feb 28, 2005, led to recall 05V005000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
S10 direct reply- letter to the secretary from constituent re requesting assistance with the recall of a 2012 general motors vehicle. *smd the consumer stated in march 2015, he received an information letter, not a recall that the brake line may fail due to inadequate clearance. After visiting the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc savana. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic, who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
We own several gmc savana 3500 15 passenger vans. We seem to be having repeat issues with the exhaust manifold bolts braking and the manifolds cracking. Our 2002 has been in 2-3 times and our 2005 has is now in for it's second manifold and bolts. The bolts are breaking and the manifolds are…
My complaint is of the passenger side portside door hinges on almost all gmc savanah 3500's that i have seen. It is a saftey concern for me because the door is almost completely detached from the vehicle and is inoperable. I have lubricated the hinges many time to no avail. The welds on the hinges…
My complaint is of the passenger side portside door hinges on almost all gmc savanah 3500's that i have seen. It is a saftey concern for me because the door is almost completely detached from the vehicle and is inoperable. I have lubricated the hinges many time to no avail. The welds on the hinges…
Other GMC Savana years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Savana | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 Savana | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 Savana | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 Savana | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 Savana | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 Savana | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 Savana | 5 | 5 |
| 2018 Savana | 3 | 7 |
| 2017 Savana | 7 | 6 |
| 2016 Savana | 6 | 7 |
| 2015 Savana | 2 | 4 |
| 2014 Savana | 1 | 7 |
| 2013 Savana | 2 | 9 |
| 2012 Savana | 3 | 7 |
| 2011 Savana | 1 | 5 |
| 2010 Savana | 3 | 4 |
| 2009 Savana | 2 | 8 |
| 2008 Savana | 3 | 7 |
| 2007 Savana | 6 | 3 |
| 2006 Savana | 7 | 7 |
| 2005 Savana | 13 | 5 |
| 2004 Savana | 12 | 7 |
| 2003 Savana | 22 | 11 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 Savana | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 Savana | 49 | 2 |
| 1999 Savana | 49 | 1 |
| 1998 Savana | 33 | 1 |
| 1997 Savana | 46 | 1 |
| 1996 Savana | 35 | 2 |
| 1995 Savana | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Savana?
Owners most often report structure, engine, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC Savana?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 GMC Savana a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Savana model years, the 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.