Gmc Savana 2500 2003
Model Savana 2500 made in 2003 by Gmc got 13 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting, power train and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding steering, structure and tires. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 2003
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 05-02-32-008D | 06/01/2012 | 10044941 | General motors: diagnosing power steering concerns. in rare cases, customers may comment on a lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type of maneuvers. *js | 08/06/2012 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 05-02-32-008D | 06/01/2012 | 10044941 | General motors: diagnosing power steering concerns. in rare cases, customers may comment on a lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type of maneuvers. *js | 08/06/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 02/21/2003 | 6000 | 4 | 02/21/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph the transmission failed. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer where parts in the transmission were replaced. after 90,000 miles, the transmission ceased to operate again. the vehicle was taken to a different service dealer who offered to replace the transmission if a warranty package was purchased and the transmission was replaced. during this visit to the 2nd dealer, a diagnostic test was performed where the tail light was discovered not to be working. there was no repair work performed for the tail light. the contact also expressed that one day the driver seat belt would not unlatched so the seat belt was broken to release the contact. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer for recall remedy #05113 pertaining to the seat belt. while at the dealer the remedy repair work was performed on the passenger seat belt but not the driver's seat belt. after the remedy repair to the passenger seat belt, it no longer worked properly. the service dealer was contacted; however the service dealer had to order the parts for additional repairs. also, while driving 25 mph the lug nut on the hub cap detached. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer where plastic lug nuts were installed and they detached again. when the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, the service manager recommended the lug nuts be glued on. the contact took the vehicle to a tire company who installed brand new tires and lug nuts. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/21/2003 | 6000 | 4 | 02/21/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph the transmission failed. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer where parts in the transmission were replaced. after 90,000 miles, the transmission ceased to operate again. the vehicle was taken to a different service dealer who offered to replace the transmission if a warranty package was purchased and the transmission was replaced. during this visit to the 2nd dealer, a diagnostic test was performed where the tail light was discovered not to be working. there was no repair work performed for the tail light. the contact also expressed that one day the driver seat belt would not unlatched so the seat belt was broken to release the contact. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer for recall remedy #05113 pertaining to the seat belt. while at the dealer the remedy repair work was performed on the passenger seat belt but not the driver's seat belt. after the remedy repair to the passenger seat belt, it no longer worked properly. the service dealer was contacted; however the service dealer had to order the parts for additional repairs. also, while driving 25 mph the lug nut on the hub cap detached. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer where plastic lug nuts were installed and they detached again. when the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, the service manager recommended the lug nuts be glued on. the contact took the vehicle to a tire company who installed brand new tires and lug nuts. | |||
| 06/14/2006 | 25000 | 2 | 07/31/2003 |
| All 4 brakes lock up while driving. brake pads dragging 1 day prior to lock up. brake pedal goes hard. extremely dangerous. told computer error is problem first time. second time answer pending. transmission does not engage immediately when shifting from reverse to foreword. back out of driveway onto public street-lag time, dangerous. intermittent problem. no resolution from dealer. *nm | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 02/21/2003 | 6000 | 4 | 02/21/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph the transmission failed. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer where parts in the transmission were replaced. after 90,000 miles, the transmission ceased to operate again. the vehicle was taken to a different service dealer who offered to replace the transmission if a warranty package was purchased and the transmission was replaced. during this visit to the 2nd dealer, a diagnostic test was performed where the tail light was discovered not to be working. there was no repair work performed for the tail light. the contact also expressed that one day the driver seat belt would not unlatched so the seat belt was broken to release the contact. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer for recall remedy #05113 pertaining to the seat belt. while at the dealer the remedy repair work was performed on the passenger seat belt but not the driver's seat belt. after the remedy repair to the passenger seat belt, it no longer worked properly. the service dealer was contacted; however the service dealer had to order the parts for additional repairs. also, while driving 25 mph the lug nut on the hub cap detached. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer where plastic lug nuts were installed and they detached again. when the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, the service manager recommended the lug nuts be glued on. the contact took the vehicle to a tire company who installed brand new tires and lug nuts. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 11/09/2010 | 110000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc savannah 2500. the contact was driving downhill in reverse when the brakes malfunctioned and would not engage, causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. a police report was available. the vehicle was towed to the dealer but the dealer was unable to locate a failure within the brakes. the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic yet the mechanic was also unable to diagnose a brake failure. the manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had not experienced any further brake failures since the crash. the failure mileage was 110,000. | |||
| 11/09/2010 | 110000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2003 gmc savannah 2500. the contact stated while driving down a hill in reverse the brakes malfunctioned causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. no one was injured during the crash. the contact stated the brakes just gave out. witnesses said the brake pedal was to the floor after observing it. the contact took towed the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer could not find a problem with the brakes. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic could not find a problem with the brakes as well. the contact stated brakes have not had a issue since the crash but does not feel safe driving the vehicle. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the brakes but has yet to hear back from regarding a solution. the failure mileage was 110,000. jo | |||
| 06/14/2006 | 25000 | 2 | 07/31/2003 |
| All 4 brakes lock up while driving. brake pads dragging 1 day prior to lock up. brake pedal goes hard. extremely dangerous. told computer error is problem first time. second time answer pending. transmission does not engage immediately when shifting from reverse to foreword. back out of driveway onto public street-lag time, dangerous. intermittent problem. no resolution from dealer. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 12/20/2009 | 170000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc savana 2500. while driving 30 mph he had to increase his stopping distances during brake application. the vehicle was taken to a sears repair facility and he was advised that the brake master cylinder failed. a representative from the manufacturer stated that he was ineligible for a free remedy. the current and failure mileages were 117,000. | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 06/23/2006 | 66054 | 3 | 06/01/2003 |
| I have several 2003 gmc savana cargo vans that are used as service vehicles for building maintenance. i have recently had three incidents where the outer section of the oem wheels (rims) have separated from the center spoke section along the weld lines that join the two. the wheels on the vehicles affected have been replaced and i have the others inspected for possible signs of failure. i have one of the wheels that split in my office. the most recent incident was 6/23/2006. *nm | |||
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | |||
| 02/21/2003 | 6000 | 4 | 02/21/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph the transmission failed. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer where parts in the transmission were replaced. after 90,000 miles, the transmission ceased to operate again. the vehicle was taken to a different service dealer who offered to replace the transmission if a warranty package was purchased and the transmission was replaced. during this visit to the 2nd dealer, a diagnostic test was performed where the tail light was discovered not to be working. there was no repair work performed for the tail light. the contact also expressed that one day the driver seat belt would not unlatched so the seat belt was broken to release the contact. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer for recall remedy #05113 pertaining to the seat belt. while at the dealer the remedy repair work was performed on the passenger seat belt but not the driver's seat belt. after the remedy repair to the passenger seat belt, it no longer worked properly. the service dealer was contacted; however the service dealer had to order the parts for additional repairs. also, while driving 25 mph the lug nut on the hub cap detached. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer where plastic lug nuts were installed and they detached again. when the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, the service manager recommended the lug nuts be glued on. the contact took the vehicle to a tire company who installed brand new tires and lug nuts. | |||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
| 02/21/2003 | 6000 | 4 | 02/21/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph the transmission failed. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer where parts in the transmission were replaced. after 90,000 miles, the transmission ceased to operate again. the vehicle was taken to a different service dealer who offered to replace the transmission if a warranty package was purchased and the transmission was replaced. during this visit to the 2nd dealer, a diagnostic test was performed where the tail light was discovered not to be working. there was no repair work performed for the tail light. the contact also expressed that one day the driver seat belt would not unlatched so the seat belt was broken to release the contact. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer for recall remedy #05113 pertaining to the seat belt. while at the dealer the remedy repair work was performed on the passenger seat belt but not the driver's seat belt. after the remedy repair to the passenger seat belt, it no longer worked properly. the service dealer was contacted; however the service dealer had to order the parts for additional repairs. also, while driving 25 mph the lug nut on the hub cap detached. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer where plastic lug nuts were installed and they detached again. when the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, the service manager recommended the lug nuts be glued on. the contact took the vehicle to a tire company who installed brand new tires and lug nuts. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA | SHREVEPORT | 71105 | MIKE MORGAN GMC | 3187981600 |