2005 Gmc Savana 3500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (127)
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 127 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-05-24 · Unknown Or Other“we received a safety recall for our gmc 2005 g3500 school bus in the mail. the gm recall # is n222386050. the nhtsa campaign id number for this recall is 23v247. i have contacted our local dealer to resolve the recall and i was informed by the dealer that they are not sure if they can perform this type of work. i then called the manufacturer's numb…”
2012-12-04 · Tires“tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc savanna 3500 equipped with uniroyal laredo hd tires, size: 245/75/r16. the contact stated that both rear tires experienced tread separation. the manufacturer was notified and instructed the contact to have the tires inspected by an authorized dealer. the contact scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle inspected.…”
2012-05-17 · Service Brakes · 190,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc savanna. the contact stated that the brake pedal depressed down to the floor. the contact's mechanic examined the vehicle and stated that the brake booster was leaking fluid. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that there was no warranty on the brake booster. the failure and current mileages were…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.