Worst 2005 Gmc Savana Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
STEERING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Gmc Savana.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 18,561 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 51,900 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | 41,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 49,923 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 49,923 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2005 Gmc Savana
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~150,830 vehicles.
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.
Other Gmc Savana Years
Wider context: See the full Gmc Savana reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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