Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet g3500 equipped with bf goodrich commercial ta a/s tires, size: lt245/75r16. The contact stated that he received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12t019000 (tires:tread/belt). The contact went to the dealer to have the tires changed but the dealer advised that the contact would have to first purchase the tires at full price in order to become eligible for a reimbursement. The tires were not replaced. The failure mileage was 160,000. The VIN was not available.
The worst 2005 Chevrolet G3500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Tires1
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- Brakes1
- Tires1
Recalls 2
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- West texas rehabiliation center is recalling 1 my 2005 chevrolet g3500 van and 1 my 2006 ford e-150 van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
- Risk
- The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
- Remedy
- West texas is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or west texas at 1‑325‑793‑3546.
Recall number 09V273000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- West texas rehabiliation center is recalling 1 my 2005 chevrolet g3500 van and 1 my 2006 ford e-150 van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
- Risk
- The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
- Remedy
- West texas is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or west texas at 1‑325‑793‑3546.
Recall number 09V274000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Chevrolet G3500 111
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.
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- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field...
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- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
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- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
What 2005 Chevrolet G3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Brake line rubbing against frame on the front left side of van. Lost of fluid and brake performance.
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Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet G3500
Is the 2005 Chevrolet G3500 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet G3500, 2.0 times a typical G3500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Chevrolet G3500?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet G3500 have?
2 recalls, covering equipment adaptive/mobility.
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