Gmc Savana 3500 2003
Model Savana 3500 made in 2003 by Gmc got 8 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to communications, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/08/2008 | 89000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc savana 3500. the contact noticed that the horn in the vehicle sounded automatically while parked. in an attempt to stop the noise, someone pressed the horn to counteract the failure. almost immediately, smoke began pouring from the hood and the police department was called. the vehicle went up in flames within a matter of minutes. the fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. at the time of the complaint, the contact's insurance company was assessing the damage to determine if the vehicle was destroyed. the entire front end was burned. the current and failure mileages were approximately 89,000. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/06/2009 | 58500 | 1 | |
| Van was being driven early morning for about 30 minutes. no rain, 45 degree outside temp., headlights on. driver first noticed dash lights flicker & alternator gauge showing a discharge, then these issues returned to normal. the van continued being driven for 15 minutes to destination w/o further issues. upon departing van, driver noticed unusual smell and was told by another person that smoke and fire were coming from underneath the van at about midpoint. upon inspection the driver saw flames emanating from said point underneath the van and liquids on the ground. emergency call to the fire department was made & a third person brought a fire extinguisher to the scene. fire was extinguished but reignited as the firemen arrived to complete the job. vehicle not severely damaged and no injuries. vehicle was towed for inspection. discovered the alternator charging wire to the battery had not originally been secured or shielded properly and was rubbing on a bolt head securing two a/c charging tubes. over an extended time the wires insulation wore through & voltage was supplied to the a/c freon transfer tubes running from the left front side to the rear of the van where they crossed over to the driver side at about midpoint on the body. the cross tubes are between the vehicles body & long shield. this is where the positively charged rear a/c transfer tubes made contact with the negative/grounded rear heater transfer tubes, sparked & ignited the combustible fluids within the freon. the alternator charging wire was repaired, shielded & secured. the damaged rear transfer, crossover a/c/heater tubes set was ordered for replacement. rear heater tubes were bypassed and the vehicle is being driven without a/c or rear heat until the parts arrive. no apparent damage to the charging system, a/c or rear a/c/heater is suspected at present. confirmation will occur when part is installed and a/c is recharged, coolant system is serviced and tested. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 03/06/2009 | 58500 | 1 | |
| Van was being driven early morning for about 30 minutes. no rain, 45 degree outside temp., headlights on. driver first noticed dash lights flicker & alternator gauge showing a discharge, then these issues returned to normal. the van continued being driven for 15 minutes to destination w/o further issues. upon departing van, driver noticed unusual smell and was told by another person that smoke and fire were coming from underneath the van at about midpoint. upon inspection the driver saw flames emanating from said point underneath the van and liquids on the ground. emergency call to the fire department was made & a third person brought a fire extinguisher to the scene. fire was extinguished but reignited as the firemen arrived to complete the job. vehicle not severely damaged and no injuries. vehicle was towed for inspection. discovered the alternator charging wire to the battery had not originally been secured or shielded properly and was rubbing on a bolt head securing two a/c charging tubes. over an extended time the wires insulation wore through & voltage was supplied to the a/c freon transfer tubes running from the left front side to the rear of the van where they crossed over to the driver side at about midpoint on the body. the cross tubes are between the vehicles body & long shield. this is where the positively charged rear a/c transfer tubes made contact with the negative/grounded rear heater transfer tubes, sparked & ignited the combustible fluids within the freon. the alternator charging wire was repaired, shielded & secured. the damaged rear transfer, crossover a/c/heater tubes set was ordered for replacement. rear heater tubes were bypassed and the vehicle is being driven without a/c or rear heat until the parts arrive. no apparent damage to the charging system, a/c or rear a/c/heater is suspected at present. confirmation will occur when part is installed and a/c is recharged, coolant system is serviced and tested. *tr | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 03/06/2009 | 58500 | 1 | |
| Van was being driven early morning for about 30 minutes. no rain, 45 degree outside temp., headlights on. driver first noticed dash lights flicker & alternator gauge showing a discharge, then these issues returned to normal. the van continued being driven for 15 minutes to destination w/o further issues. upon departing van, driver noticed unusual smell and was told by another person that smoke and fire were coming from underneath the van at about midpoint. upon inspection the driver saw flames emanating from said point underneath the van and liquids on the ground. emergency call to the fire department was made & a third person brought a fire extinguisher to the scene. fire was extinguished but reignited as the firemen arrived to complete the job. vehicle not severely damaged and no injuries. vehicle was towed for inspection. discovered the alternator charging wire to the battery had not originally been secured or shielded properly and was rubbing on a bolt head securing two a/c charging tubes. over an extended time the wires insulation wore through & voltage was supplied to the a/c freon transfer tubes running from the left front side to the rear of the van where they crossed over to the driver side at about midpoint on the body. the cross tubes are between the vehicles body & long shield. this is where the positively charged rear a/c transfer tubes made contact with the negative/grounded rear heater transfer tubes, sparked & ignited the combustible fluids within the freon. the alternator charging wire was repaired, shielded & secured. the damaged rear transfer, crossover a/c/heater tubes set was ordered for replacement. rear heater tubes were bypassed and the vehicle is being driven without a/c or rear heat until the parts arrive. no apparent damage to the charging system, a/c or rear a/c/heater is suspected at present. confirmation will occur when part is installed and a/c is recharged, coolant system is serviced and tested. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 11/30/2006 | 70115 | 1 | 01/30/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph under normal road conditions, the front wheel bearings froze up, and the tires did not turn. there were no warnings prior to the incident. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who replaced the front wheel bearings and the brake rotors. updated 02/12/07. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/30/2006 | 70115 | 1 | 01/30/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph under normal road conditions, the front wheel bearings froze up, and the tires did not turn. there were no warnings prior to the incident. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who replaced the front wheel bearings and the brake rotors. updated 02/12/07. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 11/30/2006 | 70115 | 1 | 01/30/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph under normal road conditions, the front wheel bearings froze up, and the tires did not turn. there were no warnings prior to the incident. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who replaced the front wheel bearings and the brake rotors. updated 02/12/07. *jb | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 03/06/2009 | 58500 | 1 | |
| Van was being driven early morning for about 30 minutes. no rain, 45 degree outside temp., headlights on. driver first noticed dash lights flicker & alternator gauge showing a discharge, then these issues returned to normal. the van continued being driven for 15 minutes to destination w/o further issues. upon departing van, driver noticed unusual smell and was told by another person that smoke and fire were coming from underneath the van at about midpoint. upon inspection the driver saw flames emanating from said point underneath the van and liquids on the ground. emergency call to the fire department was made & a third person brought a fire extinguisher to the scene. fire was extinguished but reignited as the firemen arrived to complete the job. vehicle not severely damaged and no injuries. vehicle was towed for inspection. discovered the alternator charging wire to the battery had not originally been secured or shielded properly and was rubbing on a bolt head securing two a/c charging tubes. over an extended time the wires insulation wore through & voltage was supplied to the a/c freon transfer tubes running from the left front side to the rear of the van where they crossed over to the driver side at about midpoint on the body. the cross tubes are between the vehicles body & long shield. this is where the positively charged rear a/c transfer tubes made contact with the negative/grounded rear heater transfer tubes, sparked & ignited the combustible fluids within the freon. the alternator charging wire was repaired, shielded & secured. the damaged rear transfer, crossover a/c/heater tubes set was ordered for replacement. rear heater tubes were bypassed and the vehicle is being driven without a/c or rear heat until the parts arrive. no apparent damage to the charging system, a/c or rear a/c/heater is suspected at present. confirmation will occur when part is installed and a/c is recharged, coolant system is serviced and tested. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH | CINCINNATI | 45203 | SWEENEY GMC | 513-621-4888 |