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GMC Savana 1500Model year report

2004 GMC Savana 1500 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
26,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
14 mpgcombined, 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 13 city / 17 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 GMC Savana 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2004 GMC Savana 1500. The part named most often is tires, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and steering (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 26,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 91 technical service bulletins for this model year. Tires complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Tires: “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 stated that the front passenger side tire had a 9/10 inch blister on it. The contact installed four new tires. The failure mileage was 62,000 and current mileage was 63,400.”

NHTSA complaint #10401507, filed 2011-05, 62,000 miles

Brakes: “- 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 about this problem ,and they told the contact to call his local dealer and have them look at the brakes. The dealer told the contact that the brakes were performing correctly. …”

NHTSA complaint #10186342, filed 2007-03, 10,200 miles

Steering: “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 10/04/06.”

NHTSA complaint #10167157, filed 2006-08, 26,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 17,000 and 54,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 26,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2004 GMC Savana 1500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Savana 1500 AWD (Passenger)5.3L 8-cyl4-speed automatic131714$4,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2004 GMC Savana 1500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 91 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 91 bulletins →

Other model years of the GMC Savana 1500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2014682,5000—15—Not enough data
2004526,0000—14—Not enough data
2000555,0000———Not enough data

All GMC Savana 1500 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 GMC Savana 1500 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2004 GMC Savana 1500 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2004 GMC Savana 1500 is reported most often?

Tires is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2004 GMC Savana 1500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2004 GMC Savana 1500 get?

The EPA rates the 2004 GMC Savana 1500 (Savana 1500 AWD (Passenger), 5.3L 8-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 13 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2004 GMC Savana 1500 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 26,000 miles and the middle half falls between 17,000 and 54,000 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.