2005 GMC Savana 3500 Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 2005 GMC Savana 3500 documents two overhead-valve gasoline V8s, a 6.0L of 364 cubic inches that can also be configured for compressed natural gas and a 4.8L of 294 cubic inches, across five bodies and two trims. The bodies are two cargo vans and two passenger vans, standard and extended in each case, plus the two-door cutaway; the trims are Base and SLE. Each system section carries its own procedures, specifications, torque values and diagnostics.
Engines covered
- 6.0L V8 (364 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline or CNG
- 4.8L V8 (294 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 3-door extended cargo van
- 3-door standard cargo van
- 3-door extended passenger van
- 3-door standard passenger van
- 2-door cutaway van
Trims covered
- Base
- SLE
Known issues on the 2005 Savana 3500. The federal record carries five recalls for this model year. One concerns a hydraulic brake booster accumulator that can crack and separate from its assembly; another covers seat belt buckles that will not latch or unlatch; a third involves unused rear air-conditioning blower wiring on cutaway chassis that can corrode at exposed connectors and overheat into a fire. Two more concern wheelchair lift installations that can move unintentionally. Twenty-three owner complaints are recorded, the service brakes drawing the most, then the body structure and the steering.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. I
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOB
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
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.
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.
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.
This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
Showing the 8 most recent of 121 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
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 r
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 r
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 NOTIFI
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
