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GMC Savana 2500Model year report

2003 GMC Savana 2500 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
66,054miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 GMC Savana 2500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2003 GMC Savana 2500. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and wheels (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 40% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 66,054 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 90 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins 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

Brakes: “All 4 brakes lock up while driving. Brake pads dragging 1 day prior to lock up. Brake pedal goes hard. Extremely dangerous. Told computer error is problem first time. Second time answer pending. Transmission does not engage immediately when shifting from reverse to foreword. Back out of driveway onto public street-lag time, dangerous. Intermittent problem. No resolution from dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #10159840, filed 2006-06, 25,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact stated while driving 35 MPH the transmission failed. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer where parts in the transmission were replaced. After 90,000 miles, the transmission ceased to operate again. The vehicle was taken to a different service dealer who offered to replace the transmission if a warranty package was purchased and the transmission was replaced. During this visit to the 2nd dealer, a diagnostic test was performed where the tail light was discovered not to be working. There was no repair work performed for the tail light. …”

NHTSA complaint #10166150, filed 2006-08, 6,000 miles

Wheels: “I have several 2003 Gmc savana cargo vans that are used as service vehicles for building maintenance. I have recently had three incidents where the outer section of the oem wheels (rims) have separated from the center spoke section along the weld lines that join the two. The wheels on the vehicles affected have been replaced and I have the others inspected for possible signs of failure. I have one of the wheels that split in my office. The most recent incident was 6/23/2006.”

NHTSA complaint #10161799, filed 2006-07, 66,054 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

40% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,000 and 110,000 miles.

20%0–100%10–2520%25–5020%50–750%75–10020%100–15020%150+
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: 66,054 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2006320092011
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.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 GMC Savana 2500 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. 90 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 90 bulletins →

Other model years of the GMC Savana 2500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2003566,0540———Not enough data

All GMC Savana 2500 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 GMC Savana 2500 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2003 GMC Savana 2500 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2003 GMC Savana 2500 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.

Has the 2003 GMC Savana 2500 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.

At what mileage are problems with the 2003 GMC Savana 2500 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 66,054 miles and the middle half falls between 25,000 and 110,000 miles; 40% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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.