Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005

Model Grand Vitara made in 2005 by Suzuki got 2 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic . The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5, 2.7.

Model 2005

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
2.5 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsR19/22/2020.9/28.4/23.7187Regular1350SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 2WD
2.5 6Manual, 5 gearsR19/22/2020.6/28.5/23.5358Regular1350SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 2WD
2.5 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gears419/22/2020.6/28.2/23.4431Regular1350SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 4WD
2.5 6Manual, 5 gears419/22/2020.7/28.4/23.5765Regular1350SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 4WD
2.7 6Lockup/automatic, 5 gears417/22/1919.2/28.3/22.4483Regular1420SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 4WD
2.7 6Manual, 5 gears417/22/1919/27.6/22.0986Regular1420SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 4WD

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
05V452000AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.from 02/01/1998 to 08/31/2005V (Vehicle)80111/10/2005MFRAMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.10/05/200510/05/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 16-inch wheels, the front brake discs may break under severe driving conditions. the breakage can occur in conditions where the vehicle is driven on a regular basis on extremely steep paved down-slopes while continuously applying the brakes.
Consequence SummaryThe front brakes may become inoperative and the vehicle may pull to one side. this could result in a crash without prior warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the front brake discs on these vehicles. the recall began on november 10, 2005. these vehicles are located on st. thomas island (virgin islands). owners may contact suzuki del caribe at 787-622-0600.
NotesSuzuki recall no. 99-hq.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ABE-ZA-12041807/25/2012SCE-ZA10044041Suzuki: see document search button for owner letter. warranty extension for 'air bag' warning light illumination. *js updated 7/25/12. *pe05/08/2012
ABE-ZA-12041804/18/201210044041Suzuki: warranty extension for 'air bag' warning light illumination. *js05/08/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1511075151202510018528Ecm reprogramming for poor cold start. *tt01/05/2006
140517510015910Modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure. 1999-2005 suzuki vitara sq420/sq625l, grand vitara sq625w, and xl-7 ja627 *sc08/16/2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
160210610019351Malfunction indicator lamp on; diagnostic trouble code p0456 (evaporative emission system leak detected). *tt03/10/2006
1410285R10017455Modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure. *tt11/08/2005
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
120808510016425Service manual update, a/c wiring diagram correction grand vitara sq625w/xl-7 ja627 *sc09/12/2005
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
070703710022373Service manual update. differential carrier, differential cover, and differential bolts have been modified. *kb08/09/2007
TIRES
050305710021360Tire pressure specification change. *kb04/06/2007

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
02/12/2005102/09/2005
 My wife had just stepped out of the vehicle after putting the keys in the ignition and walked inside to grab something from her parent's house. when she returned the doors had automatically locked her out, she had to call a friend to bring an extra key. luckily she didn't have our daughter with her or she would have been locked inside. we just figured it was an automatic anti-theft program, but didn't realize others were having problems. from now on, we just make sure we have the keys on us, or roll the window if the vehicle is still running when you step out of it even just for a second. *nm
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
02/12/2005102/09/2005
 My wife had just stepped out of the vehicle after putting the keys in the ignition and walked inside to grab something from her parent's house. when she returned the doors had automatically locked her out, she had to call a friend to bring an extra key. luckily she didn't have our daughter with her or she would have been locked inside. we just figured it was an automatic anti-theft program, but didn't realize others were having problems. from now on, we just make sure we have the keys on us, or roll the window if the vehicle is still running when you step out of it even just for a second. *nm