2005 GMC Savana 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Savana 1500 years
- Not enough data 4th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 GMC Savana 1500. That ranks 4th out of 16 Savana 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 60,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 GMC Savana 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 50% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 25% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | 56,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 GMC Savana 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 GMC Savana 1500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Savana 1500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 GMC Savana 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 GMC Savana 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Savana 1500 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.