2005 Chevrolet G3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other G3500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet G3500. That is the most of any G3500 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 40,409 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Chevrolet G3500 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 | 1 | 50% | 40,409 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | 160,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Chevrolet G3500 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: West texas rehabiliation center is recalling 1 my 2005 chevrolet g3500 van and 1 my 2006 ford e-150 van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Fix: West texas is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or west texas at 1-325-793-3546.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: West texas rehabiliation center is recalling 1 my 2005 chevrolet g3500 van and 1 my 2006 ford e-150 van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Fix: West texas is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or west texas at 1-325-793-3546.
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 g3500 equipped with bf goodrich commercial ta a/s tires, size: lt245/75r16. The contact stated that he received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12t019000 (tires:tread/belt). The contact went to the dealer to have the tires changed but the dealer…
Brake line rubbing against frame on the front left side of van. Lost of fluid and brake performance.
Other Chevrolet G3500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 G3500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 G3500 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet G3500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, tires problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet G3500?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Chevrolet G3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other G3500 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.