2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Express 3500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500. That is the most of any Express 3500 model year in the database (20 years). The most reported problem area is structure (4 complaints, 24%), typically at around 129,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 17owner 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 Express 3500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 24% | 129,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 24% | 76,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 18% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 12% | 125 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 12% | 39,400 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 12% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 12% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | 125 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | 76,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Bf goodrich tire dot be11 jd11 4012 lt 24.5/75 r16 120/1160 tire is bulging at center of treed, causing vehicle to jump and bounce, causing spring damage and severe vibration of vehicle at high speed..tire looks as if is going to blow out..
When i normal drive under hood fire the vehicle burn out if you need more file or picture i can send mail my e mail address (xxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet express 3500 equipped with kenda klever tires, size: lt225/75 r16. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the rear passenger side tire blew out. The tire was replaced with a spare. The contact was a mechanic who diagnosed that the tread separated. The tire was…
Paint peel on roof, hood, doors. *tr
2005 chevrolet express 3500. Parking brake cable on rear, drivers side, rubbing against side of tire. Tire rubs down until it breaks. Tire was totally shredded but i was able to slow and steer to side of road. New tire put on but they did not see the cable in the way or rubbing! I only saw it…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500?
Owners most often report structure, tires, seat belts problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express 3500 model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.