Brake Disc Pads problems of the 2005 GMC Savana

Two problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2005 GMC Savana. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 GMC Savana based on all problems reported for the 2005 Savana.

1 Brake Disc Pads problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2010

The contact owns a 2005 GMC Savana 1500. When the contact examined the vehicle, he found that the spare tire cable was corroded. The cable was cut to remove the spare tire. The rear brake metal cover was also corroded causing rotors and brake pads to fail. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the rear rotors and brake pads were replaced. The contact planned to call the manufacturer. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 64,000. Updated 1/21/11 updated 04/20/11.

2 Brake Disc Pads problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2010

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.


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