2003 Gmc Savana 2500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs (1) · Wheels (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (90)
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 90 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2011-03-01 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 110,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc savannah 2500. the contact was driving downhill in reverse when the brakes malfunctioned and would not engage, causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. a police report was available. the vehicle was towed to the dealer but the dealer was unable to locate a failure within the brakes. the vehicle was then tak…”
2009-12-31 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder · 170,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc savana 2500. while driving 30 mph he had to increase his stopping distances during brake application. the vehicle was taken to a sears repair facility and he was advised that the brake master cylinder failed. a representative from the manufacturer stated that he was ineligible for a free remedy. the current and fai…”
2006-08-21 · Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · 6,000 mi“dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph the transmission failed. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer where parts in the transmission were replaced. after 90,000 miles, the transmission ceased to operate again. the vehicle was taken to a different service dealer who offered to replace the transmission if a warranty package was purch…”
2006-07-07 · Wheels · 66,054 mi“i have several 2003 gmc savana cargo vans that are used as service vehicles for building maintenance. i have recently had three incidents where the outer section of the oem wheels (rims) have separated from the center spoke section along the weld lines that join the two. the wheels on the vehicles affected have been replaced and i have the others i…”
2006-06-14 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 25,000 mi“all 4 brakes lock up while driving. brake pads dragging 1 day prior to lock up. brake pedal goes hard. extremely dangerous. told computer error is problem first time. second time answer pending. transmission does not engage immediately when shifting from reverse to foreword. back out of driveway onto public street-lag time, dangerous. intermitten…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.