Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet w4500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH with the heater in operation, he began to smell a burning odor and noticed smoke emitting from the dashboard and air vents. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The contact was unable to detect a problem underneath the hood area and resumed driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where they stated that there was a shortage within the air conditioners blower motor and the air conditioner/heater resistor and connector were melted. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 177,000. Updated 08/31/2011
The worst 2005 Chevrolet W4500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Chevrolet W4500 112
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
- 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
- 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 bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the...
What 2005 Chevrolet W4500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt: while driving and without warning the truck shook. Dealer said they fixed it about 5 times, but caller insisted it was not fixed. Manufacturer has not called caller back yet.
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Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet W4500
Is the 2005 Chevrolet W4500 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet W4500, 2.0 times a typical W4500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Chevrolet W4500?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint. Next is visibility (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet W4500 have?
No recalls on record.
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