Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2002 GMC Savana recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2002 GMC Savana
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Owner complaints by component23
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 17 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 13 |
| Engine | 3 | 13 |
| Structure | 3 | 13 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 9 |
| Tires | 2 | 9 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 9 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 9 |
| Visibility | 2 | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 4 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 4 |
| Seats | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 4 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Service brakes
“S10 direct reply- letter to the secretary from constituent re requesting assistance with the recall of a 2012 general motors vehicle.”
- Service brakes
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc savana 2500. The contact stated that the brake lines failed without warning.”
- Engine
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc savana. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart.”
Other GMC Savana model years
- 200612 recalls10 complaints
- 20058 recalls24 complaints
- 20047 recalls18 complaints
- 200311 recalls33 complaints
- 20020 recalls19 complaints
- 20010 recalls24 complaints
- 20002 recalls56 complaints
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2002 GMC Savana recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 GMC Savana have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2002 GMC Savana. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 GMC Savana?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 23 filed with NHTSA (17%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 GMC Savana?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.
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