2005 Chevrolet Express 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Express 1500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Express 1500. That ranks 3rd out of 16 Express 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints, 30%), typically at around 53,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Chevrolet Express 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 30% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 10% | 235,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 10% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 10% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 10% | 31,185 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 10% | 157,200 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Chevrolet Express 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Chevrolet Express 1500.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet express 1500. The contact stated that the driver side brake light failed without warning. The contact replaced the fuse, but the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made…
This could have happened before and just didn't pay that much attention to it but the first time we really noticed it we were : traveling slowly on gravel road , engine just quit. Had to put vehicle in park and crank it . Second time : had just stopped at a stop sign , started to pull out, engine…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet express 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the ignition module failed, and made the necessary repairs. The manufacturer was notified and advised that there were no open…
I was traveling down a hill at about 35-40 mph. When the abs system kicked in for some reason and the brakes went stiff and i could barely stop. Mechanic said wheel sensor, it was changed and i have the same problem. The abs kicks in at the worst times when you are slowing down coming to an…
The airbags in my express 1500 did not deploy after i skidded out on a highway to avoid a 18 wheeler. The van was totaled so nothing was done to correct it but with no airbags it led to a broken shoulder and some ribs from the steering wheel. I hit the jersey barrier going directly straight at it…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Express 1500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Express 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Chevrolet Express 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express 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.