2005 Gmc Savana problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Wheels (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:wiring 2023-04-06 · campaign 23V247000 · 150,830 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2023 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway incomplete vehicles equipped with wiring for an optional rear heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. When the HVAC blower motor circuit is left unused with exposed connectors and wiring, the circuit can corrode and overheat.
Risk: An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will properly seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits at the left side B-pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222386050.
Service bulletins (633)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-03-28 · 23-NA-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on onstar module 2g sunset information.
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-20 · PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. technician will need to
Showing the 6 most recent of 633 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-12 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“i was in a crash today october 12th 2026 and the airbags failed to deploy it was a front end collision that resulted in the motor shutting off …”
2023-07-17 · Visibility:windshield“i had a new front windshield sold by pgw installed by coughlin auto glass in deer lodge montana in november - december 2022. i immediately noticed that the windshield did not allow red light to pass through the tinted area. this is most likely due to a manufacturing defect and is dangerous. unfortunately i did not have time to argue with the inst…”
2014-07-30 · Structure:body · 78,000 mi“white van since was 4 years old the front hood white paint star peeling off . know is have paint only. bad quality paint. you can see in the road almost all chevy or gmc cargo van with the same problem. *tr…”
2014-06-17 · Steering · 100,000 mi“while driving on bumpy road at 30 miles / hour car turns off. i could not turn, power steering locked. car eventually stopped in the middle of the busy road and i brake, changed gears to park. i turn ignition key off and then turned it on again. this happen a few times. i try to avoid bumpy areas. i took to mechanic & he found nothing wrong with …”
2011-08-25 · Tires“tire "definity dakota" had defected just for 20,000 mi. *tr…”
2010-11-28 · Structure · 49,923 mi“side cargo rear door hinges siezed and bent after opening. now it does not close properly (alignment from hinge), causing front side cargo door to stay open at all times. rear door is over 1" out of position, preventing front door from closing and engaging latch. if rear door is opened, it does not close without excessive force to realign to latc…”
2010-08-12 · Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner · 41,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc savana. while attempting to activate the air conditioning system the contact noticed that vehicle would not become cool. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the cooling lines needed to be replaced due to a leak. there were no prior warnings and the vehicle was not repaired. th…”
2010-07-13 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 33,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc savana. while traveling at 20 mph, the contact applied the brakes and the vehicle began to shake and vibrate excessively. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the rear brake pads and rotors where replaced. there were no prior warnings of the failure. the current and failure mileages were 33,000. …”
2007-12-28 · Wheels“2005 gmc savanna with tire failure. consumer states that the van has had three tire blow outs. he stated that the blow outs occurred on the same tire and the same spot. *kb the consumer was told the low profile tires were not a good match for the vehicle. the consumer also stated he has experienced problems with the electronics and the wheels. *…”
2007-08-15 · Seat Belts:front“passenger seat belt will not latch. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.