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2003 GMC Savana 1500 problems

The most common problem on the 2003 GMC Savana 1500 is fuel and propulsion system. Its complaint count is close to a typical Savana 1500 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
87
Worst area
Fuel system

The worst 2003 GMC Savana 1500 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Fuel system
    2
  • Airbags
    1

Problems by type

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  • Fuel system
    2
  • Airbags
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2003 GMC Savana 1500 87

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2003 GMC Savana 1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 23, 2015 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · FL

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. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000. Updated 01/27/16

Filed May 5, 2015 · Fuel system · 98,000 miles · AZ

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!

Filed Mar 30, 2014 · Airbags · 151,000 miles · MI · crash

Air bags did not deploy high impact accident 55 to 65 MPH hit concrete wall bought van new 2003 savanna 1500.

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Questions about the 2003 GMC Savana 1500

Is the 2003 GMC Savana 1500 reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2003 GMC Savana 1500, close to a typical Savana 1500 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 GMC Savana 1500?

Fuel and propulsion system, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (1).

How many recalls does the 2003 GMC Savana 1500 have?

No recalls on record.

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