2002 Gmc Savana problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments (3) · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls (1) · Tires (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (418)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-20 · PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. technician will need to
Engine 2024-12-18 · 03-06-01-023I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Electrical System 2024-10-25 · PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and vehicle data recorder tools, giving website address and ste
Engine 2024-10-07 · 03-06-01-023H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-12 · PIT5099H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the heater-vent-air conditioning blows warm air. before calling general motors technical assistance center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and ven
Showing the 6 most recent of 418 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-10-28 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“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 gmc dealer, the consumer was informed there were …”
2014-12-26 · Engine · 93,000 mi“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 manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate fa…”
2012-10-30 · Unknown Or Other“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 cracking. please encourage a recall for this type of vehic…”
2006-12-29 · Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments · 1 mi“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 are badly cracked with just a very small part of…”
2006-05-05 · Seats“the driver and passenger seats are powered by the duras seat mechanisms. the driver seat steel bracket broke off at one of the pivot points which lowers and raises the seat. i would never expect the metal bracket to break (especially, on something important as of front seat). i spoke with a welder about the mechanism, he felt the steel used for …”
2006-02-13 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · 38,000 mi · 💥 crash“dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would not stop on wet pavement at 2-3 mph. the vehicle rear ended another vehicle; the contact's vehicle received minor damage. the abs did not activate and the vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as i…”
2005-11-18 · Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments“dt: the contact stated the rear passenger door would not shut. he had to drive to the dealership with the door open. the dealership found the hinge snapped. he states it was because the pin was put in the hinge and then capped on the bottom. this did not allow moisture to escape, causing it to freeze and snap the hinge. the vehicle has not b…”
2005-03-06 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors · 11,000 mi“fuel injectors clogging very often causing vehicle to run rough and shake. dealer repaired first time with only 11,000 on vehicle. but stated that it was not warranty. injectors are continuing to clog every 6,000-7,000 miles even when changing fuel filter and having injectors serviced. and using quality fuel and injector cleaner every 3,000 miles. …”
2003-10-01 · Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator · 24,000 mi“while driving at highway speeds computer shut down causing the vehicle to stall. dealer attempted to repair the vehicle eight times, but has not been able to remedy the problem. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.