2005 Damon Daybreak Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Daybreak years
- Not enough data 9th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Damon Daybreak. That ranks 9th out of 15 Daybreak model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 19,500 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Damon Daybreak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 100% | 19,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | 19,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Damon Daybreak recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Damon is recalling 4,677 my 2004-2006 challenger, daybreak, intruder, my 2004-2005 escaper, ultrasport, and my 2005 astoria and astoria waldorf motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: Damon will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or damon at
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with gm 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Fix: Chevrolet and workhorse are handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (please see 06v225 and 06v289). Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, workhorse at 877-294-6773, or damon at 1-574-264-5517.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with actia corporate instrument clusters fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "controls and displays" and no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." if the brake fail input falls below a voltage of 1.5v, the brake failure lamp and alarm will be activated. Also activation of the abs telltale when the abs is not properly functioning does not always occur.
Risk: At night the instrument cluster lights may fail and the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges and the brake warning light indicator which could increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Damon is working with workhorse to contact the owners and remedy this campaign . Workhorse will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or damon at 1-800-860-3812.
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 damon daybreak. While driving 55 mph downhill or on rough level pavement, the vehicle moves from right to left with severe shaking. The contact believes he will lose control of the steering wheel and that the failure is with the steering or the brakes. The dealer stated…
Other Damon Daybreak years
← 2004 Daybreak · 2006 Daybreak →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Daybreak | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 Daybreak | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 Daybreak | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 Daybreak | 1 | 4 |
| 2007 Daybreak | 4 | 4 |
| 2006 Daybreak | 1 | 4 |
| 2005 | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 Daybreak | 5 | 4 |
| 2003 Daybreak | 2 | 3 |
| 2002 Daybreak | 6 | 2 |
| 2001 Daybreak | 3 | 2 |
| 2000 Daybreak | 5 | 3 |
| 1999 Daybreak | 3 | 3 |
| 1998 Daybreak | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 Daybreak | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Damon Daybreak?
Owners most often report steering, suspension problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Damon Daybreak?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Damon Daybreak a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Daybreak model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.