2005 Chevrolet Classic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Classic years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Classic. That is the most of any Classic model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (25 complaints, 51%), typically at around 77,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 13 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 49owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Chevrolet Classic 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 | 25 | 51% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 14 | 29% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 10% | 9,017 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 6% | 91,750 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 6% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 4% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 4% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | 255,123 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | 109,624 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | 117,247 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | 106,020 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 95,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Chevrolet Classic recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with rear suspension knuckle bolts that are not to specification and could fracture under high loads that can occur in some driving conditions.
Risk: If the bolt fracture, the rear suspension linkage could detach from the knuckle and the rear wheel would be able to turn inboard or outboard. Sudden changes in vehicle handling could occur, particularly at higher speeds, and the driver may not be able to control the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace both rear suspension knuckle bolts free of charge. The recall began on february 9, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
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.
I am having problems with the theft bypass system, on my 2005 chevy classic. Several months ago, i received a recall notice in the mail. It was for the ignition key rotation. When i brought my car into the dealership, i told them that i was having problems with the car (suddenly) dying. I told them…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet classic. While driving 30 mph, the contact experienced a loss of steering ability without warning. The contact was able to regain control and turn off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the diagnostic results were not disclosed. The vehicle…
I arrived at work and was told by coworkers that my brake lights were still on. They would not shut off. I removed the negative battery terminal to avoid draining my battery. On the drive home, after reconnecting battery, i discovered my cruise control was not working either. I saw on the internet…
I heard some clunking noise in the front end. Was told by a chain repair shop that the struts probably needed replacing. I thought it was too loud for that, but i trusted their opinion. A few days later, the steering wheel was way off center. As i went to make a u-turn, i lost steering completely…
As i slammed on brakes car shut down causing steering to lock and brakes to not function well. I ended up rear ending person in front. Also the airbag burned my left hand.
Other Chevrolet Classic years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 49 | 1 |
| 2004 Classic | 40 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Classic?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 25 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Classic?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Chevrolet Classic a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Classic model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.