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. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that an oil line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 73,000.
The worst 2002 GMC Savana 1500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine2
- Acceleration1
Problems by type
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- Engine2
- Acceleration1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 GMC Savana 1500 70
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
What 2002 GMC Savana 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2002 gmc savana, vehicle caught fire in engine compartment and became disabled. *bf (ohio traffic crash report# 10-0281-89)*jb updated 09/13/10
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Questions about the 2002 GMC Savana 1500
Is the 2002 GMC Savana 1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 GMC Savana 1500, fewer than a typical Savana 1500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 GMC Savana 1500?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 GMC Savana 1500 have?
No recalls on record.
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