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2005 Gmc SAVANA problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

12 owner complaints analyzed

5 distinct recall campaigns

37,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 12 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior325.0%
Steering behavior216.7%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Electrical System
2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2
Steering
2
Tires
2
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
Latches/Locks/Linkages
1
Seat Belts:Front
1
Structure
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Electrical System2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Steering2
Tires2
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Seat Belts:Front1
Structure1

Electrical System: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2; Steering: 2; Tires: 2; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 1; Seat Belts:Front: 1; Structure: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
3
25,000 to 49,999
3
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
1
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0003
25,000 to 49,9993
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9991
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2005
1
2006
1
2007
3
2010
3
2011
1
2014
2
2023
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20051
20061
20073
20103
20111
20142
20231

2005: 1; 2006: 1; 2007: 3; 2010: 3; 2011: 1; 2014: 2; 2023: 1

Pattern summary

Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10138816 · 2005-09-15 (September 15, 2005)

2005 GMC 2500 HAS SEVERE RUST ON BRAKE BEARING SPINDLES & KNOCK HEAD JOINTS. *TS *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 4,122 miles reported. Look up ODI 10138816 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10342976 · 2010-07-13 (July 13, 2010)

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.

Owner-reported narrative. 33,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10342976 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10197645 · 2007-07-27 (July 27, 2007)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SAVANA. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING GEAR TWICE AND THE STEERING PUMP ONCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,800. UPDATED 02/01/08. *LJ UPDATED 02/01/08 *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 3,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10197645 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10598720 · 2014-06-17 (June 17, 2014)

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 ENGINE. I DID TO MENTION IT ONLY HAPPENS ON BUMPY RIDES, ( HE DROVE IT ON EXPRESSWAY). I JUST FOUND OUT GMC CARS HAVE A RECALL ON KEY IGNITIONS BUT NOT MY 2005 GMC. I CONTACTED GMC AND MY LOCAL DEA…

Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10598720 at NHTSA ↗