Is the 2003 GMC Savana safe to drive?

The 2003 GMC Savana has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the EXTERIOR LIGHTING recall for the 2003 GMC Savana? (Campaign #03V217000)

Your vehicle's rear license plate lamp socket might let water in, which can cause it to corrode and malfunction. If the socket melts, it could release an odor and smoke, and potentially ignite, causing a fire inside your vehicle. You should have a new, sealed rear license plate lamp socket assembly installed at no cost to you, and you can contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782 to schedule the repair.

NHTSA Campaign 03V217000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

What Happened

Your vehicle's rear license plate lamp socket might let water in, which can cause it to corrode and malfunction.

Risk if Unfixed

If the socket melts, it could release an odor and smoke, and potentially ignite, causing a fire inside your vehicle.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

You should have a new, sealed rear license plate lamp socket assembly installed at no cost to you, and you can contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782 to schedule the repair.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #03V217000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 03V217000

What This Recall Means

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?