2003 GMC Savana

$7,375
from
4
listings
$7K–$18K
price range
Low$7,375
High$17,500
From$7,375
Avg Mileage100,000 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 4 active dealer listings as of

Safety

9 recall campaigns to check. See the safety breakdown below

2003 GMC Savana Trims

All Trims Combined
From$7,375
$7K$18K
4 listings100,000 avg miles

2003 GMC Savana Pricing

Price Trend

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GMC Savana Safety & Reliability

Elevated

The 2003 GMC Savana has a elevated safety risk profile with 9 recall campaigns and 36 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

9
Recalls
36
Complaints
4
Crashes
3
Fires
Recall Findings
03V2500002003-15-07
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

View at NHTSA
12V3880002012-08-08
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with a left side cargo door, and originally sold or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Water and road contaminants may become trapped in the protective conduit that covers the fuel filler pipe and may cause the pipe to corrode.

Significant corrosion may allow fuel to leak during refueling, and in the presence of an ignition source; there is an increased risk of fire.

View at NHTSA
05V5580002005-19-12
SEAT BELTS

ON CERTAIN FULL-SIZE PASSENGER, CARGO, OR CUTAWAY VANS, THE FRONT AND REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WILL NOT LATCH OR WILL NOT UNLATCH.

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

View at NHTSA
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02V3300002002-12-12
STEERING:LINKAGES

ON CERTAIN VANS WITH AN 8,500 LB. OR 8,600 LB. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING, THE NUT ATTACHING THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING LINKAGE MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED ADEQUATELY RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SEPARATION.

A SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITH PRIOR WARNING.

View at NHTSA
02V3260002002-02-12
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

ON CERTAIN VANS, THE RIGHT-HAND TIE ROD END NUT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED ADEQUATELY. THE NUT CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE.

SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED VEHICLE STEERING IN SOME MANEUVERS AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

View at NHTSA
03V2170002003-10-06
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN VANS HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH WATER MAY ENTER AND CORRODE THE REAR LICENSE PLATE LAMP SOCKET. IF THE LAMP SOCKET WERE TO CORRODE, THE REAR LICENSE PLATE LAMP MAY OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL, AND THE LEFT REAR TAIL LAMP MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE LICENSE PLATE LAMP SOCKET COULD INCREASE TO THE POINT THAT IT MAY BEGIN TO SOFTEN AND MELT.

IF THE SOCKET ASSEMBLY WERE TO REACH THE POINT OF MELTING, THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE MAY NOTICE AN ODOR AND SMOKE AT THE REAR DOORS OF THE VEHICLE. IF THIS ODOR AND SMOKE WERE IGNORED, THE PLASTIC COULD IGNITE AND A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

View at NHTSA
02V3050002002-14-11
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

CERTAIN VANS WERE BUILT WITHOUT A WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY RETAINING NUT, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A POSSIBLE BEARING SEPARATION.

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE AMBER-COLORED ABS TELL-TALE LAMP IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THE ABS SYSTEM WOULD BE DISABLED. THE DRIVER WOULD ALSO NOTICE A GRINDING NOISE, A DECREASE IN THE VEHICLE SPEED, AND THE STEERING WILL PULL IN THE DIRECTION OF THE AFFECTED BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

View at NHTSA
03V0500002003-14-02
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

ON CERTAIN VANS WITH A GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT OF LESS THAN 8,500 POUNDS, DURING A VEHICLE CRASH SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO DEPLOY THE SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER, THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT RELEASE AFTER THE VEHICLE CRASH, OR ALTERNATELY MAY EJECT THE SAFETY BELT LATCH DURING THE VEHICLE CRASH.

THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

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23V2470002023-06-04
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2023 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway incomplete vehicles equipped with wiring for an optional rear heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. When the HVAC blower motor circuit is left unused with exposed connectors and wiring, the circuit can corrode and overheat.

An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 36 owners have filed complaints about the 2003 GMC Savana. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Fuel System, Gasoline4
02Service Brakes, Hydraulic4
03Engine And Engine Cooling4
04Fuel/propulsion System3
05Structure3
36 total across 1 model years (2003–2003)Full data at NHTSA.gov

GMC Savana Fuel Economy

13–15mpg combined
·
12-13city
·
16-18hwy
·
$2,900-$3,350/yr

Across 9 configurations, the 2003 GMC Savana returns 13–15 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Savana 15/25 2WD Conversion (cargo) - Automatic 4-spd
15mpg
4.3L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
13 city17 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) - Automatic 4-spd
15mpg
4.3L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
13 city18 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) - Automatic 4-spd
15mpg
5.3L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
13 city17 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (Passenger) - Automatic 4-spd
15mpg
4.3L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
13 city18 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Savana 15/25 2WD Conversion (cargo) - Automatic 4-spd
14mpg
5.3L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
12 city17 hwy~$3,150/yr-1/10 Poor
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (Passenger) - Automatic 4-spd
14mpg
5.3L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
12 city17 hwy~$3,150/yr-1/10 Poor
Savana 1500/2500 AWD (cargo) - Automatic 4-spd
14mpg
5.3L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
12 city16 hwy~$3,150/yr-1/10 Poor
Savana 15/25 AWD Conversion (cargo) - Automatic 4-spd
13mpg
5.3L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
12 city16 hwy~$3,350/yr-1/10 Poor
Savana 1500 AWD (Passenger) - Automatic 4-spd
13mpg
5.3L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
12 city16 hwy~$3,350/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2003 GMC Savana

21States

14% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 21 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2003.

Buying a 2003 GMC Savana?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2003 GMC Savana a good car to buy?

The 2003 GMC Savana has 9 recalls on record. There are 9 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is fuel system, gasoline, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2003 GMC Savana?

There are 9 documented recalls for the 2003 GMC Savana. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2003 GMC Savana?

Fuel economy ranges from 13 to 15 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $538 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2003 GMC Savana?

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2003 GMC Savana, based on 36 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2003 compare to other GMC Savana years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across GMC Savana model years. Visit the GMC Savana buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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