2003 GMC Savana Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 GMC Savana, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact stated the running boards are too narrow. While stepping out of the vehicle the contact missed the narrow running board which could result in a fall. Also, there are no safety handles on the inside of the vehicle. The manufacturer has been contacted. Updated 01/25/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10147440, filed 2006-01, 500 miles“I have a 3500 Savana Gmc van, when opening the right passenger door at the same time that the side door is open the side door hits the front passenger door which has caused a dent in the side door. The other issue is when someone opens the front passenger door and has their hand in the same location where the two door meet it could cause damage to the hand.”
NHTSA complaint #10146944, filed 2006-01“The running boards on the vehicle are too short and were unable to be seen when the driver gets out from the vehicle. The consumer anticipates that it could cause injury to either foot while getting into or out of the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted. The problem was reported to the dealer immediately after purchase.”
NHTSA complaint #10115463, filed 2005-04Related service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2006 | 1 | 14% |
| 2005 | 2 | 15% |
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 3 | 25% |
| 2001 | 2 | 11% |
| 2000 | 4 | 8% |
| 1999 | 7 | 14% |
| 1998 | 4 | 12% |
| 1997 | 6 | 13% |
| 1996 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2003 GMC Savana
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 GMC Savana
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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