2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avalanche 2500 years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500. That ranks 4th out of 6 Avalanche 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 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 | 3 | 50% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 33% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 17% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17% | 128,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500.
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.
Brake failure - loss of pressure/fluid. Brake lines from master cylinder to abs distribution block corroded and ruptured. Luckily, failure occurred just after returning home, maneuvering in the driveway. I have contacted gm to open a case and seek diagnosis/repair. Vehicle is in tn; not a high…
Service air bag is on and every one on line has the exact same problem. It is on all the time. Air bags wont work until fixed. *tr
Speedometer is not working and due to research on internet it is a common problem with this make and model vehicle. Dealer will not rectify problem as a recall. *tr
I have a 2005 chevy avalanche that i am the original owner and have recently had a problem with the speedometer not working correctly. Some days it works fine and other days it doesn't work or the speed is all over the place. I have heard this has been an issue on previous year models and gm has…
The speedometer in the electronic dash locked up while driving in a snowstorm. This left it difficult to determine my speed resulting in an unsafe condition. *tr
Other Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 years
← 2004 Avalanche 2500 · 2006 Avalanche 2500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Avalanche 2500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 Avalanche 2500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 Avalanche 2500 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 Avalanche 2500 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 Avalanche 2500 | 60 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, seat belts problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Avalanche 2500 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.