Two problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2003 GMC Savana. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 GMC Savana based on all problems reported for the 2003 Savana.
All 4 brakes lock up while driving. Brake pads dragging 1 day prior to lock up. Brake pedal goes hard. Extremely dangerous. Told computer error is problem first time. Second time answer pending. Transmission does not engage immediately when shifting from reverse to foreword. Back out of driveway onto public street-lag time, dangerous. Intermittent problem. No resolution from dealer.
Consumer feels that there is a design flaw in the brake system. This flaw results in excessive brake pad wear. Only the outside brake pads wear. As a result, brake pads need to be continuously replaced.