2003 Gmc Savana 3500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front:wheel Bearing (1) · Electrical System:horn (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
2009-03-21 · Unknown Or Other · 58,500 mi · 🔥 fire“van was being driven early morning for about 30 minutes. no rain, 45 degree outside temp., headlights on. driver first noticed dash lights flicker & alternator gauge showing a discharge, then these issues returned to normal. the van continued being driven for 15 minutes to destination w/o further issues. upon departing van, driver noticed unusual s…”
2008-06-11 · Electrical System:horn · 89,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc savana 3500. the contact noticed that the horn in the vehicle sounded automatically while parked. in an attempt to stop the noise, someone pressed the horn to counteract the failure. almost immediately, smoke began pouring from the hood and the police department was called. the vehicle went up in flames within a m…”
2006-12-06 · Suspension:front:wheel Bearing · 70,115 mi“dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph under normal road conditions, the front wheel bearings froze up, and the tires did not turn. there were no warnings prior to the incident. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who replaced the front wheel bearings and the brake rotors. updated 02/12/07. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.