2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avalanche 1500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. That ranks 4th out of 12 Avalanche 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (47 complaints, 36%), typically at around 59,823 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 4 fires, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 129owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 47 | 36% | 59,823 | — | — |
| Power Train | 17 | 13% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 12 | 9% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 8% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 8% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 8 | 6% | 56,800 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 5% | 106,808 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 5% | 109,031 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 5% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 3% | 37,785 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 3% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 2% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 2% | 49,546 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | 29,823 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% | 35,785 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | 89,285 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 217,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 217,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-vin g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.
Risk: If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale from a towing company. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 163,428, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the…
Gear shift indicator does not always light. Has been an issue with other models but has never been recalled for this specific model. Donât always know what gear you are in. Spare tire completely rusted out, unable to get down. Not sure if this is a recall issue but apparently common for this…
So the hydraboost is failing and my truck is pouring an insane amount of power steering fluid from hydraboost system. When researching this problem for my year make and model the hydraboost recall pops up but when calling chevrolet they want to do nothing. When its apparent my truck is affected by…
The shift lever position indicator located in the instrument panel cluster does not illuminate therefore, i don't know what gear the vehicle is in. It seems like a safety issue to me. It occurs when i start the vehicle, am moving and when the headlights are on.
Fuel pump failed
Other Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 years
← 2004 Avalanche 1500 · 2006 Avalanche 1500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avalanche 1500 | 29 | 1 |
| 2012 Avalanche 1500 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 Avalanche 1500 | 28 | 2 |
| 2010 Avalanche 1500 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 Avalanche 1500 | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 Avalanche 1500 | 37 | 0 |
| 2007 Avalanche 1500 | 113 | 1 |
| 2006 Avalanche 1500 | 39 | 1 |
| 2005 | 129 | 1 |
| 2004 Avalanche 1500 | 144 | 0 |
| 2003 Avalanche 1500 | 182 | 0 |
| 2002 Avalanche 1500 | 154 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 47 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Avalanche 1500 model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.