2002 Gmc Savana 3500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (69)
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.
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.
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.
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Power Train 2024-07-24 · 24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. the damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. this bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-06-28 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Showing the 6 most recent of 69 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2013-07-03 · Tires · 54,459 mi“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…”
2008-09-01 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 42,000 mi“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 exhibited the same stalling failures for more…”
2006-12-29 · Unknown Or Other · 65,000 mi“brake lights fail due to burned ground connection in sockets. sings of plastic melting in each brake light socket…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.