MYRModel Year Report

2003 GMC Savana 1500

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2003 GMC Savana 1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:16:52.935Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Savana 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1999: 1 complaints 2000: 5 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2004: 5 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2006: 1 complaints 2006 2007: 3 complaints 2008: 2 complaints 2008 2010: 2 complaints 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2012: 1 complaints 2014: 6 complaints 2014 2015: 2 complaints 2015
2003: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19971
19991
20005
20013
20022
20033
20045
20054
20061
20073
20082
20102
20113
20121
20146
20152

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

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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!

NHTSA ODI report, 20150505

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151023

AIR BAGS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH
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AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY HIGH IMPACT ACCIDENT 55 TO 65 MPH HIT CONCRETE WALL BOUGHT VAN NEW 2003 SAVANNA 1500. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140330

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 GMC Savana 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 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 2003 GMC Savana 1500?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 GMC Savana 1500 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.