2005 Chevrolet W3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W3500 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet W3500. That ranks 3rd out of 10 W3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 14,100 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Chevrolet W3500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 100% | 14,100 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 14,100 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 14,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Chevrolet W3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Chevrolet W3500.
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.
Purchased 2005 equinox on 12/14/04 from crane chevrolet in clifton, nj. Had a funny smell from under the hood. Smell got worse. Informed by an auto-garage that i needed a flush-shouldn't need a flush until about 30,000 miles. Had approx. 14,000 miles. Took it back to dealer. Through internet…
Vehicle was traveling at 40 mph when all of a sudden it stalled unexpectedly. Manufacturer was contacted by owner.*ak *tc
Other Chevrolet W3500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 W3500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 W3500 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 W3500 | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 W3500 | 2 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 W3500 | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 W3500 | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 W3500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 W3500 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 W3500 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet W3500?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet W3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Chevrolet W3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W3500 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.