2005 Gmc Savana 1500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Structure:body (1) · Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (125)
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.
Engine 2024-12-18 · 03-06-01-023I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Engine 2024-10-07 · 03-06-01-023H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Showing the 6 most recent of 125 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-05-19 · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module · 46,000 mi“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 mileage was 46,000. …”
2013-08-05 · Service Brakes · 29,000 mi“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 vehicle left the factory. if i have the gear set o…”
2010-11-29 · Tires · 56,000 mi“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 cut to get the spare tire off; it was then placed i…”
2010-10-12 · Structure:body · 64,000 mi“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 repair shop where the rear rotors and brake pads were re…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.