Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale from a towing company. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 163,428, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 167,126. The contact stated that the Carfax Report indicated that the mileage was 141,207, and that the odometer had been rolled back.
The worst 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Electrical47
- Transmission17
- Fuel system14
- Brakes12
- Steering12
- Airbags10
- Tires8
- Visibility4
- Body3
- Driver assistance3
- Engine3
- Acceleration2
- Suspension2
- Lights1
- Locks1
- Seat belts1
- Wheels1
Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-VIN g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.
- Risk
- If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 and gmc trucks at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 06V289000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 566
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- Unknown or other
- Electrical system
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field...
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | RWD | 13 | 18 | 15 |
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 14 |
What 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Gear shift indicator does not always light. Has been an issue with other models but has never been recalled for this specific model. Don’t always know what gear you are in. Spare tire completely rusted out, unable to get down. Not sure if this is a recall issue but apparently common for this vehicle
So the hydraboost is failing and my truck is pouring an insane amount of power steering fluid from hydraboost system. When researching this problem for my year make and model the hydraboost recall pops up but when calling chevrolet they want to do nothing. When its apparent my truck is affected by trash parts. It only has 149000 miles on it and the hydraboost system is gone. I'm tired of adding 2 quarts of power steering fluid a week, and cant even drive my family around because I waiting on brakes to sporadically fail due to the system being compromised.
The shift lever position indicator located in the instrument panel cluster does not illuminate therefore, I don't know what gear the vehicle is in. It seems like a safety issue to me. It occurs when I start the vehicle, am moving and when the headlights are on.
Fuel pump failed
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet avalanche 1500. While driving approximately 35 MPH, a screeching noise emerged from the front driver's side of the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and shut off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to wilson county motors chevrolet in lebanon, tennessee (615‑257‑0578) where it was diagnosed that the front driver's side wheel hub failed and needed replacement along with the rotors and brake pads. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000.
The shift lever position is not illuminated. There is another recall for this same issue but the company will not do anything. I turn the vehicle on and cannot tell what gear I even am in,
Metal brake line corroded through while driving causing almost total loss of brakes.
The gear shift indicator does not light up in the instrument pannel. Therefore you don't know vwhat gear you are in. I do understand there was a recall the federal safety agency campaign 05v055000 recall bagan on 02/14/2005
At 80k I put my truck in reverse and heard a clunk sound and immediately it wouldn't shift gears anymore. I went and had the transmission rebuilt which lasted roughly 10k more. Now, the truck won't shift yet again and the filter was changed and the rear output seal. Currently, when I drive since its my only vehicle, one minute it will shift fine but after I turn the engine off and on again, it will not shift from first and the again, check engine light is on!
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Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
Is the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 129 complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, 3.3 times a typical Avalanche 1500 model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.
What is the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 year score?
The 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 scores 32 out of 100 (poor). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
Electrical system, with 47 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles. Next is transmission (17).
How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
What year does the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have the most electrical problems?
The Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 model years with the most electrical complaints are 2003 (84 complaints), 2004 (53 complaints) and 2005 (47 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 get?
Official estimates for the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 range from 14 to 15 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.3L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 13 city and 18 highway.
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