Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2003 GMC Savana has 11 recalls, 36 complaints.
11
Recalls
36
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
12V388000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with a left side cargo door, and ori...
05V558000
SEAT BELTS
ON CERTAIN FULL-SIZE PASSENGER, CARGO, OR CUTAWAY VANS, THE FRONT AND REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WILL NOT LATCH OR WILL NOT UNLATCH.
04V045000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 13...
03V250000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD R...
02V330000
STEERING:LINKAGES
ON CERTAIN VANS WITH AN 8,500 LB. OR 8,600 LB. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING, THE NUT ATTACHING THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING LINKAGE MAY NOT BE TIGHTE...
02V326000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN VANS, THE RIGHT-HAND TIE ROD END NUT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED ADEQUATELY. THE NUT CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD FROM THE S...
03V217000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN VANS HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH WATER MAY ENTER AND CORRODE THE REAR LICENSE PLATE LAMP SOCKET. IF THE LAMP SOCKET WERE TO CORRODE, THE REAR L...
04V225000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
CERTAIN EXTENDED AND REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND CARGO VANS CONVERTED TO COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL...
02V305000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
CERTAIN VANS WERE BUILT WITHOUT A WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY RETAINING NUT, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A POSSIBLE BEARING SEPARATION.
03V050000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN VANS WITH A GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT OF LESS THAN 8,500 POUNDS, DURING A VEHICLE CRASH SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO DEPLOY THE SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER...
23V247000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2023 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway incomplete vehicles equipped with wiring for ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2003 GMC Savana Van
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2018 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC SAVANA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE PE... |
| Feb 11, 2015 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | GAS TANK LEAKS WHEN FULL. THE SEAM WHERE THE FILLER NECK MEETS THE TANK'S NIPPLE IS CRACKED. GM DOES... |
| Oct 1, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC SAVANA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE... |
| Mar 17, 2014 | AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY HIGH IMPACT ACCIDENT 55 TO 65 MPH HIT CONCRETE WALL BOUGHT VAN NEW 2003 SAVA... |
| Mar 15, 2013 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC SAVANA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LI... |
| Jun 27, 2012 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC SAVANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL LEAKED TO THE GROUND WHILE REFU... |
| Nov 9, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC SAVANNAH 2500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING DOWNHILL IN REVERSE WHEN THE ... |
| Dec 20, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC SAVANA 2500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH HE HAD TO INCREASE HIS STOPPING D... |
| Apr 1, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC SAVANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT SPEEDS OF... |
| Mar 6, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VAN WAS BEING DRIVEN EARLY MORNING FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. NO RAIN, 45 DEGREE OUTSIDE TEMP., HEADLIGHT... |
| Jun 8, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC SAVANA 3500. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HORN IN THE VEHICLE SOUNDE... |
| Mar 12, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*VIRGINIA TECH OWNS A 2003 GMC SAVANA. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD IN THE MIDDLE OF TH... |
| Feb 5, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC SAVANA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED. THE VEHI... |
| Sep 6, 2007 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL TANK DEVELOPED A LEAK WHERE FUEL LINE ENTERS THE TANK. *TR |
| Jul 9, 2007 | POWER TRAIN | 1. WAS DRIVING VAN ON THE HIGHWAY (DURING 1ST FAILURE OD 15,403 AND 2ND FAILURE OD 55576 ), WHEN TH... |
| Nov 30, 2006 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH UNDER NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS ... |
| Jun 23, 2006 | WHEELS | I HAVE SEVERAL 2003 GMC SAVANA CARGO VANS THAT ARE USED AS SERVICE VEHICLES FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE... |
| Jun 14, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN | ALL 4 BRAKES LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING. BRAKE PADS DRAGGING 1 DAY PRIOR TO LOCK UP. BRAKE PEDAL GOES HA... |
| Dec 27, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I HAVE A LEAK COMING FROM MUFFLER, DRIPPING BLACK LIQUID. I COMPLAINED AT MY DEALER, THEY SAID IT W... |
| Mar 18, 2005 | STRUCTURE | THE RUNNING BOARDS ON THE VEHICLE ARE TOO SHORT AND WERE UNABLE TO BE SEEN WHEN THE DRIVER GETS OUT ... |