2003 GMC Savana Cargo - Reliability

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2003 GMC Savana Cargo 3500 Rwd 3dr Ext Van

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1500 Cargo Van (4.3L V6 4-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 2003 GMC Savana Cargo by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

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	Rating	Comments
Engine		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) wire harness and the Oil Cooler Lines. A periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the Catalytic Converter(s) (on 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engines only). The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) wire harnesss may keep the engine from starting, cause various performance concerns or the check engine light to come on. The Oil Cooler Lines can cause an Oil Leak. The Catalytic Converters can cause the vehicle to fail the Emissions Test. The cost to repair the PCM wire harness is estimated at $10.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Oil Cooler Lines is estimated at $141.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Catalytic Converter(s) is $525.00 for parts and $136.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include any applicable taxes.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Front Wheel Speed Sensor. Failure of the Front Wheel Speed Sensor can cause false cycling of the ABS brakes. The cost to repair the Front Wheel Speed Sensor(s) is $81.23 for the parts and $65.00 for labor per side. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing. Failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing may prevent the engine from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing is estimated at $238.83 for parts and $84.50 for labor. This labor includes time for reprogramming the theft system. All prices are estimated based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or applicable taxes.
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for GMC Savana Cargo by Identifix

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Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
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Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

2003 GMC Savana Cargo - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 2003 GMC Savana Cargo by Identifix

Reliability History for GMC Savana Cargo by Identifix

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