2005 Chevrolet G2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 10, 2015 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other G2500 years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet G2500. That is the most of any G2500 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2005 Chevrolet G2500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags2 · ~80,000 mi
Power Train1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags267%80,000——
Power Train133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2008, with 1 complaints
2008: 1200812014: 1201412015: 120151

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2005 Chevrolet G2500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Chevrolet G2500.

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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.

Slipping. *tr

Power Train · received Feb 10, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10682570

Service airbags light stays on all the time & a garage told us that could mean that the airbags would not deploy if we had an accident. *tr

Air Bags · received Oct 26, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10650104

My client, mr. Javier gaona was injured in a collision whereby he was struck by a semi truck and the airbag failed to open. His auto (a chevy pickup sustained major damage and mr. Gaona sustained injury to his back and neck. *tr

Air Bags · received Jul 24, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10235669

Other Chevrolet G2500 years

← 1998 G2500

YearComplaintsRecalls
200530
1998 G250010

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet G2500?

Owners most often report air bags, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet G2500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2005 Chevrolet G2500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other G2500 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.