2003 GMC SAVANA 1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 GMC SAVANA 1500
The 2003 GMC SAVANA 1500 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint), and Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 GMC SAVANA 1500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 GMC SAVANA 1500, potentially affecting up to 88,303 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 GMC SAVANA 1500
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 GMC SAVANA 1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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. UPDATED 01/27/16*LJ
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
Safety Rating for the 2003 GMC SAVANA 1500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 GMC SAVANA 1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 GMC SAVANA 1500
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2003 GMC SAVANA 1500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT5485B — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 GMC SAVANA 1500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SAVANA 1500
- 1999 GMC SAVANA 1500 — 1 complaint
- 2000 GMC SAVANA 1500 — 5 complaints
- 2001 GMC SAVANA 1500 — 3 complaints
- 2002 GMC SAVANA 1500 — 3 complaints
- 2003 GMC SAVANA 1500 (current)
- 2004 GMC SAVANA 1500 — 5 complaints
- 2005 GMC SAVANA 1500 — 7 complaints
- 2006 GMC SAVANA 1500 — 1 complaint
- 2007 GMC SAVANA 1500 — 3 complaints
- 2008 GMC SAVANA 1500 — 2 complaints
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