2005 Gmc Savana 2500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1) · Steering (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (126)
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 126 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-10-09 · Structure:body · 75,000 mi“paint is pealing and blowing off in sheets and body is rusting. *tr…”
2014-04-10 · Engine“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…”
2011-02-09 · Steering · 200 mi“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…”
2008-04-07 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 352,000 mi“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 t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.