2002 GMC Savana 1500 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 GMC Savana 1500. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc savanna 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, there was a sudden loss on engine power as the electronic throttle control warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that an oil line…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc savanna 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, there was a sudden loss on engine power as the electronic throttle control warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that an oil line…”
“2002 gmc savana, vehicle caught fire in engine compartment and became disabled. *bf (ohio traffic crash report# 10-0281-89)*jb updated 09/13/10*bf”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 GMC Savana 1500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.