2003 Gmc Savana 1500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Air Bags (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (87)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-06 · PIT3271P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. technician s
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 87 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-10-23 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 110,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc savana 1500. the contact stated that there was a odor of fuel inside the vehicle. upon inspection, it was discovered that fuel was leaking from the vehicle due to corrosion of fuel filler neck. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000. up…”
2015-05-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 98,000 mi“gas tank leaks when full. the seam where the filler neck meets the tank's nipple is cracked. gm does not manufacture a replacement tank, no used tanks available. i'm forced to drive a van that leaks fuel if full, or hits a bump in the road. help! *tr…”
2014-03-30 · Air Bags · 151,000 mi · 💥 crash“air bags did not deploy high impact accident 55 to 65 mph hit concrete wall bought van new 2003 savanna 1500. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.