2004 Gmc Savana 1500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (2) · Structure:body (1) · Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (92)
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 92 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2011-05-18 · Tires · 62,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2004 gmc savanna equipped with definity dakota a/t tires, size 235/75r16. the contact was driving approximately 65 mph, when the vehicle made a thumping noise. the contact pulled over and noticed all of the tread on the right rear tire was missing. a spare tire was installed on the vehicle. the following day, the contact st…”
2010-08-02 · Tires · 17,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc savanna 1500 with falken zinen stz01 tires, line size p265/50/r20. while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate excessively. one of the tires experienced belt separation and the rear belt fractured. the tire was replaced however; within 200 miles all three remaining tires experienced the exact same failure. …”
2009-04-07 · Structure:body · 54,000 mi“the cargo doors are very difficult to open. the door hinges have rusted internal, so that one of the hinges snapped off (lower hinge, passenger side cargo door). gm has tsb for this but will not cover it. it is very unsafe if you can not exit the door. *tr…”
2007-03-28 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 10,200 mi“tl*- the contact owns a 2004 gmc savanna van with a current odometer reading of 10,200 miles. the contact stated that the van took a long time to stop when the brakes were applied. the contact found that the brakes that came with the vehicle were too small, which resulted in extended stopping distance when applied. the manufacturer was called ab…”
2006-08-31 · Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly · 26,000 mi“dt*: the contact stated while driving at 30 mph, a noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle. upon inspection by an independent mechanic, it was determined that the inner tie rod was fractured and had to be replaced. this was the second time the same problem occurred and had to be replaced. the manufacturer was informed. updated 10/…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.