2005 GMC SAVANA 2500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 GMC SAVANA 2500
The 2005 GMC SAVANA 2500 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 GMC SAVANA 2500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 GMC SAVANA 2500, potentially affecting up to 88,303 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 GMC SAVANA 2500
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 GMC SAVANA 2500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PAINT IS PEALING AND BLOWING OFF IN SHEETS AND BODY IS RUSTING. *TR
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. *TR
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
Safety Rating for the 2005 GMC SAVANA 2500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 GMC SAVANA 2500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 GMC SAVANA 2500
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2005 GMC SAVANA 2500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-07-06-04-019A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GENERAL MOTORS: INTERMITTENT MIL/SES/ DTC P2138 WITH REDUCED ENGINE POWER (REPAIR INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP) TO BODY HARNESS CONNECTOR). 2005-08 GM PASSENGERS CARS/LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCL. SATURNS). *PE UPDATED 11/5/10. *PE UPDATED 4/4/11. *PE UPDATED 2/3/16. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 GMC SAVANA 2500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SAVANA 2500
- 2000 GMC SAVANA 2500 — 2 complaints
- 2001 GMC SAVANA 2500 — 0 complaints
- 2002 GMC SAVANA 2500 — 2 complaints
- 2003 GMC SAVANA 2500 — 10 complaints
- 2004 GMC SAVANA 2500 — 1 complaint
- 2005 GMC SAVANA 2500 (current)
- 2006 GMC SAVANA 2500 — 1 complaint
- 2007 GMC SAVANA 2500 — 2 complaints
- 2008 GMC SAVANA 2500 — 1 complaint
- 2009 GMC SAVANA 2500 — 2 complaints
- 2010 GMC SAVANA 2500 — 1 complaint
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