2005 Chevrolet W4500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W4500 years
- Not enough data 2nd 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 W4500. That ranks 2nd out of 10 W4500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 800 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 W4500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 800 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | 177,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Chevrolet W4500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Chevrolet W4500.
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 w4500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph with the heater in operation, he began to smell a burning odor and noticed smoke emitting from the dashboard and air vents. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The contact was…
Dt: while driving and without warning the truck shook. Dealer said they fixed it about 5 times, but caller insisted it was not fixed. Manufacturer has not called caller back yet. *ak
Other Chevrolet W4500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 W4500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 W4500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 W4500 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 W4500 | 3 | 3 |
| 2006 W4500 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 W4500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 W4500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 W4500 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 W4500 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet W4500?
Owners most often report power train, visibility problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet W4500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Chevrolet W4500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W4500 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.