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2005 Chevrolet Classic electrical complaints

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Filed May 27, 2014 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · FL

The first time I had this issue at the end of last year, I was told I had to have the fuel pump replaced, which was not the issue come to find out. My chevrolet classic 2005 intermittently refused to start. The car would attempt to turn over but refuse. The theft system light would blink during this time. Most recently, the vehicle did this again but allowed my to start it fine for a week and a half but went back into not starting with the theft system light flashing. I thought, how is that, I own this vehicle I am the owner starting the ignition with the key? I have had several mechanics (most recent tires plus, early may 2014) tell me they couldn't find an issue and that without the vehicle currently experiencing the problem, they weren't able to identify the problem. The vehicle finally stopped starting again, so I had it towed to chevrolet this time for service. I was told today that it is the passlock system and needs to be replaced. I have talked to former chevrolet owners who said they had the same issue and kept having the passlock problem fixed every time. They said they finally ditched their chevrolets and got toyotas to avoid the issue. I have also researched a lot of forums, and youtube videos demonstrating this problem which has happened to many other chevrolet and gm owners. I believe that since this has been a faulty part for many owners, then chevrolet and gm should be working to solving this issue for all owners. The cost to repair this issue is high. I believe that since this is an issue that is not uncommon for many chevrolet and gm owners, this should be a problem they should be striving to fix and to reimburse owners who have already fixed chevrolet and gm's mistake. I don't believe there is something we did to cause this problem in our own vehicles, as we aren't attempting to steal them, but simply drive our own vehicles. Thank you.

Filed May 21, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 3,000 miles · PA

Upper portion of 2 part steering shaft came loose and still is.truck was one year old with 5000 miles on it. Just makes noise. Haven't had time to change it. Also front wheel bearings wore out at 30,000 miles. Ignition switch sometimes jams for the past couple of years. Truck only has 40,000 miles on it now.

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Electrical · 63,000 miles · TN

I would be driving and vehicle would just shut off, sometimes I would go out and it would start and other times it would not start, I spent money on tow trucks, at least twice, had towed to serra chevrolet, they would keep it for week at time and tell me nothing was wrong, finally I took it to local mechanic at auto tech and within an hour they called and told me it was the electronic starter switch and replaced it within the day, and it cost me over nine hundred dollars, I had already spent almost 2500.00 with serra chevrolet with no results, so the 900.00 was a good deal for an excellent repair, have had no problems with vehicle since that time, however, I feel that general motors should be responsible for this repair, but taking on that giant is most likely a lesson in futility.

Filed Sep 27, 2013 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · CA

Auto theft light comes on every 5 to 10 days..and car will not start up...have to wait 10 minutes before starting the car again....

Filed Nov 22, 2011 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet classic. The contact stated the vehicle was in the park when the anti lock warning sensor illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop but the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 165,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · KY

Anti theft device shuts fuel pump down while you are driving . Then wont restart . Does it repeatedly and ruins fuel pumps.

Filed Jul 19, 2011 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet classic. The contact stated that the security system would activate when he attempted to start the vehicle, preventing it from starting. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 82,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jun 9, 2011 · Electrical · 72,000 miles · VA

My 2005 chevy classic stalls and the anti-theft light comes on the dashboard. The car won't start after repeated attempts. Happens at idle or at speed. Very dangerous. Car appears to think it's been stolen. I have found that I can restart after I turn the key off and back on repeatedly. I have now gotten to the point that I can hear the fuel pump come on only after many tries, and then it starts. I've had the ignition replaced and full tune up. The mechanic says that there are no error codes in the computer to research. This is obviously a defect in the design of the car and gm can either recall it or get sued when someone gets hurt. I've been lucky so far to be able to pull over to the side safely, or it occurs while stopped.

Filed May 25, 2011 · Electrical · PA

First I thought it was my fuel pump but shut after shut and not starting k found out it was my anti theft system. This problem been happening for a few weeks and now it is becoming very costly and very dangerous there should of been a recall on this car.

Filed May 22, 2011 · Electrical · CA

I have a 2005 chevy classic that fails to start due to a faulty security system. When the car fails to start the security system light begins flashing. In order to reset the security system I have to place the key in the on position and wait for 10 minutes. The security light stops flashing and I can then take the ignition to the off position and attempt to start the car again (it sometimes fails to start again and there goes another 10 minutes). I have done some research on the internet and have fount this to be a problem with many gm cars from 99 to 05. I wonder why a recall has not been made for this problem.

Filed Oct 31, 2010 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · SC

2005 chevrolet classic - passlock system causes car to not start. Must wait 10 minutes every time this happens to try again, and still sometimes it won't start, causing another 10 minute wait. This is especially dangerous for a woman with children in a dark parking lot to have to do this. Happens at least once per week.

Filed Sep 12, 2010 · Electrical · 64,000 miles · WA

I have a 2005 chevrolet classic. The anti theft system in the car goes off randomly often stranding me where ever I am. The alarm system has stopped working and I have to replace my breaks every 3 months. I have done some research into the anti theft issue and it seems to be a major problem among other owners of this car. I have taken it to a shop several times and they can't see a reason for the anti-theft system to go off. The lights burn out quickly. The wiring harness on the lights are loose and it can't be fixed. I don't feel safe driving my car anymore because I am worried it will not start. This has been a major problem for sometime now. Why are these cars not on re-call?

Filed Aug 16, 2010 · Electrical · 170,000 miles · AZ

Theft deterrent system light comes on and does not allow car to start. Or comes on while driving and car shuts completely down.

Filed Mar 29, 2010 · Electrical · TX

The anti-theft device keeps going off and causing me to be stranded at least twice a month. I have had to have it towed three times already this year.

Filed Feb 1, 2010 · Electrical · 79,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet classic. The contact stated that none of the gauges were functioning on the instrument panel and the brake lights began to shut on and off while driving approximately 35 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic but there were no computer codes to identify the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were also unable to determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.

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