2002 GMC Savana 1500
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2002
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 GMC savanna 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was a sudden loss on engine power as the electronic throttle control warning lamp illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-10
Also filed under Engine
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.
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2002 GMC savana, vehicle caught fire in engine compartment and became disabled. *bf (Ohio traffic crash report# 10-0281-89)*jb updated…
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-08-30
Engine
1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…
Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Buy-smart checklist
2002 GMC Savana 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2002 GMC Savana 1500 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Savana 1500?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 GMC Savana 1500 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.