The 2005 GMC Savana has 3 recalls, the most serious being unused rear HVAC wiring that can corrode and overheat, raising the risk of a vehicle fire.
Vehicles equipped with optional rear heating and air conditioning wiring but no actual HVAC unit installed are left with exposed connectors in the blower motor circuit. Over time, those exposed connectors can corrode, create resistance, and generate enough heat to start a fire. On the mobility equipment side, vans fitted with Ricon platform-style wheelchair lifts may have lifts that move unintentionally during use, which could cause a wheelchair user to be injured. This lift issue was filed under two separate federal platform lift standards but describes the same underlying hazard, so it counts as one physical problem: a lift that does not hold its position reliably when it should be stationary.
At a glance
What can fail
Exposed wiring and connectors for an optional rear heating and air-conditioning system can corrode and overheat when the blower motor circuit is left unused.
What the fix does
Dealers will seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits at the left B-pillar to prevent corrosion and overheating.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift's safety sensor isn't sensitive enough to detect when a wheelchair or mobility aid is on the platform. This allows the lift to retract even while someone is still on it.
What the fix does
The pressure-sensing switch will be adjusted to properly detect weight on the platform. This repair is free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift's warning system may fail to detect a wheelchair or mobility aid user positioned in certain spots within the threshold area.
What the fix does
The wheelchair lift will be repaired or replaced at no charge to correct the detection system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
