2005 GMC Savana 2500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2005 GMC Savana 2500 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2005 GMC Savana 2500.

Most common 2005 GMC Savana 2500 problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Steering	1
Engine	1
Structure	1

What owners report

2014-10-09, Structure
PAINT IS PEALING AND BLOWING OFF IN SHEETS AND BODY IS RUSTING. *TR

2014-04-10, Engine
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.

2011-02-09, Steering
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. *TR

2008-04-07, Engine And Engine Cooling
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

2005 GMC Savana 2500 questions

Does the 2005 GMC Savana 2500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2005 GMC Savana 2500 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Savana 2500?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Steering (1), Engine (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 GMC Savana 2500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.