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2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 problems

The most common problem on the 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 is body and structure. It has 1.9 times the complaints of a typical Express 3500 model year.

Typical year1.9x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
17
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
125
Worst area
Body

The worst 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Body
    4
  • Tires
    4
  • Brakes
    3
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Seat belts
    3

Problems by type

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  • Body
    4
  • Tires
    4
  • Brakes
    3
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Seat belts
    3
  • Steering
    2
  • Electrical
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 125

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 125 bulletins for the 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500

What 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 23, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 170,000 miles · MP · fire

When I normal drive under hood fire the vehicle burn out if you need more file or picture I can send mail my e mail address (xxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 23, 2018 · Tires · 150,000 miles · VA

Bf goodrich tire dot be11 jd11 4012 lt 24.5/75 r16 120/1160 tire is bulging at center of treed, causing vehicle to jump and bounce, causing spring damage and severe vibration of vehicle at high speed..tire looks as if is going to blow out..

Filed Jul 9, 2015 · Tires · 77,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet express 3500 equipped with kenda klever tires, size: lt225/75 r16. While driving at approximately 65 MPH, the rear passenger side tire blew out. The tire was replaced with a spare. The contact was a mechanic who diagnosed that the tread separated. The tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate tire failure mileage was 6,000 and the vehicle failure mileage was 77,000. Ma 10/5

Filed Jul 24, 2013 · Body · 75,000 miles · IN

Paint peel on roof, hood, doors.

Filed May 25, 2012 · Brakes, Tires · 76,000 miles · TX

2005 chevrolet express 3500. Parking brake cable on rear, drivers side, rubbing against side of tire. Tire rubs down until it breaks. Tire was totally shredded but I was able to slow and steer to side of road. New tire put on but they did not see the cable in the way or rubbing! I only saw it because I was looking under the car for a new metallic clanking noise (that is something else). My new tire was almost rubbed through after only 3 weeks. I pulled the cable way back into its retainer but the retainer is about 1.5 square inches and the cable is only 1/8 in so is not firmly held in place (only by some friction). If you have a chevy express, check your cable and tire.

Filed May 14, 2012 · Seat belts · 78,000 miles · CA · 2 injuries

Our seat belts when hitting my breaks just unlatched and fell apart on the driver & passenger side.

Filed Aug 18, 2011 · Body · 184,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet express 3500. The contact stated that the side door hinges were collecting moisture and causing them to rust, making the door inoperable. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the failure and the manufacturer advised that there were no recalls regarding the door hinges. The contact stated the rear side door does not open and could cause a major safety issue. The failure mileage as 184,000.

Filed Jul 1, 2010 · MA · fire

2005 chevy express van caught fire in the engine compartment, complete burn.

Filed Jun 21, 2010 · Brakes · 9,800 miles · AK

This is a 29' motorhome, when towing in hills/mountains. Going down hill attempting to slow down the vehicle, the motorhome starts shaking throughout and the brakes become almost ineffective. The dealership service dept informed me the brakes are barely adequate to stop the motorhome without a trailer. The chevorlet g3500 has a towing ratings per the charts of 10000#. I was towing less than 5000#.

Filed Apr 1, 2010 · Brakes · 69,000 miles · WY

Our 2005 chevy express 1 ton passenger van brakes by its self. It has been happening since july 2009. We took it to a local mechanic and he replaced yaw sensor it did not stop the braking. We took it to white's chevrolet dealership in casper wy and they replaced f- module it did nothing to change the problem. The right front brake would brake and the the traction system will kick in. We took it back to the chevy dealer and they said they would fix it. The person we were dealing with, brian parks, called at one point and said we had a ghost in the van. They had the van for a little over a month and said the tires were slightly uneven and that might be what was causing the brakes to engage by themselves. They told us they would no longer work on it and to come and get it. We picked it up and now the left front brake engages by itself so hard at times it pulls the van to the left. We don't know what to do to get this problem solved. The van is not safe on icey roads or dry for that matter. When the brake starts engaging the traction control comes on and the brake will no longer engage.

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Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500

Is the 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 reliable?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500, 1.9 times a typical Express 3500 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500?

Body and structure, with 4 complaints. Next is tires (4).

How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 have?

No recalls on record.

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