Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc savana 1500. The air bag warning light illuminated on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who stated that the frontal air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.
The worst 2005 GMC Savana 1500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes3
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Brakes3
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 GMC Savana 1500 125
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field...
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding...
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
What 2005 GMC Savana 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Foot brake is not functioning if parked on a grade greater than 8 degrees. As always, foot brake only applied after the gear is shifted on park. I didn't discover the foot brake is not properly function until several years after purchase. It seems the foot brake was not adjusted at all before the vehicle left the factory. If I have the gear set on neutral on driveway, only apply the foot brake, vehicle rolls by itself.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc savana 1500. While the vehicle was parked, the contact checked the spare tire. While using the jack, the spare tire only came down six inches. The contact was unable to get the spare tire back up again. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the cable was cut to get the spare tire off; it was then placed in the rear of the van. The contact also stated that the brakes functioned poorly; the pedal was very low. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the brakes worked fine. The vehicle was then taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that left sensor on the left front wheel needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the hub assembly and replaced the rotor on the rear wheels. The rear plates on the rear wheels were also rusted which caused brake failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000 and the current mileage was approximately 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc savana 1500. When the contact examined the vehicle, he found that the spare tire cable was corroded. The cable was cut to remove the spare tire. The rear brake metal cover was also corroded causing rotors and brake pads to fail. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the rear rotors and brake pads were replaced. The contact planned to call the manufacturer. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 64,000. Updated 1/21/11 *cn updated 04/20/11
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Questions about the 2005 GMC Savana 1500
Is the 2005 GMC Savana 1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2005 GMC Savana 1500, 1.3 times a typical Savana 1500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 GMC Savana 1500?
Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 GMC Savana 1500 have?
No recalls on record.
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