2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara Service and Repair Manual

Closing out the original body-on-frame generation, the 2005 Grand Vitara carried the LX and EX trims unchanged into its final year before the redesigned 2006 model. Power still comes from the 2.5L DOHC V6 through a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic, with rear-wheel drive or part-time four-wheel drive. Owners of this last-year truck need data for the older chassis, not the unibody successor, and this factory service and repair manual provides the 2005 procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams, diagnostics and maintenance schedules.

Engines covered

• 2.5L V6 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sport utility

Trims covered

• EX
• LX

Known issues on the 2005 Grand Vitara. One recall is on federal record: front brake discs on models with 16-inch wheels can break when the brakes are held on long, very steep paved descents. Owners have filed one complaint with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system and the latches/locks/linkages. The front brake chapter of this manual covers disc inspection, minimum thickness and replacement procedures relevant to this campaign.