2005 Chevrolet 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 12, 2009 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 3500 years
Not enough data 7th of 10 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet 3500 so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2005 Chevrolet 3500 recalls (2)

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Equipment adaptive/mobilityAug 3, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V325000 · 14 vehicles

Problem: Quality vans is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 vans manufactured between august 2005 and november 2007, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Fix: Quality vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or quality vans at 1-480-464-7007.

Equipment adaptive/mobilityAug 3, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V326000 · 8 vehicles

Problem: Quality vans is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2006 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.

Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Fix: Quality vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or quality vans at 1-480-464-7007.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet 3500?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet 3500?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2005 Chevrolet 3500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 3500 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.