Paint is pealing and blowing off in sheets and body is rusting.
The worst 2005 GMC Savana 2500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine2
- Body1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Engine2
- Body1
- Steering1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 GMC Savana 2500 126
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 2500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc savana 2500. The contact experienced a loss of coolant and was constantly having to replace the coolant. The contact discovered the cylinder heads were defective. The contact took his vehicle to the dealer. The dealer stated they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the repair; however, declined to provide further assistance. The failure mileage was 115,000.
I have a 2005 savannah gmc with severe front end problems from day one. The dealer has side-stepped this from day one. Now the front wheels bounce and shake long after a road bump is contacted. Only sudden slowing down makes this stop, creating hazard conditions for me and those behind me.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc savana 2500. The contact experienced a loss of coolant, cracked cylinder heads, oxygen sensor failure and fluid leaking onto the exhaust. A local mechanic inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the radiator cap and oxygen sensors needed to be replaced. After the replacements, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer also replaced the radiator cap and the oxygen sensors. The failure recurred a third time, and the catalytic converter was replaced. The failure continued and the contact returned to his local mechanic, who located a service bulletin that identified the failure and the remedy. The failure caused $10,000 worth of damage to the engine, which also had to be replaced. The failure mileage was 352,000 and current mileage was 360,000. Updated 06/10/08. *lj updated 06/10/08
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Questions about the 2005 GMC Savana 2500
Is the 2005 GMC Savana 2500 reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2005 GMC Savana 2500, 2.0 times a typical Savana 2500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 GMC Savana 2500?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 GMC Savana 2500 have?
No recalls on record.
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