2005 GMC Savana 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Savana 2500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 GMC Savana 2500. That ranks 2nd out of 12 Savana 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 25%). 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 2500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | 352,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 200 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | 75,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 GMC Savana 2500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 GMC Savana 2500.
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.
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…
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…
Other GMC Savana 2500 years
← 2004 Savana 2500 · 2006 Savana 2500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Savana 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Savana 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Savana 2500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Savana 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Savana 2500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Savana 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Savana 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Savana 2500 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 Savana 2500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Savana 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Savana 2500 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Savana 2500?
Owners most often report engine, engine and engine cooling, steering problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 GMC Savana 2500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 GMC Savana 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Savana 2500 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.