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2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, most often about the electrical (36% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles). It is 4th of 12 Avalanche 1500 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems
Electrical
47 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, instrument panel.
Chevy avalanche - first speedometer stopped working as well as RPM gauge. Next gas & oil gauge stopped working as well. Now it's hit or miss when they will work again. Very dangerous. Dealership not cooperative to fix. Recall needed!!
Speedometer stick, don't work and shows wrong speed at different times. Took to dealer says there was a problem in 2004 , but mine was not covered in 2005 after there breakpoint ?? Still not fixed.
Transmission
17 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, transfer case (4-wheel drive).
Traveling home from work on the interstate at regulated speed (65mph). As I started to accelerate to maintain speed gingo up a hill, the message "transmission hot" came on the in-dash display and engine began revving as if not in gear. I could not accelerate and had to turn on flashers and merge to safety lane on…
"service 4WD" started to be displayed erratically in the dic. 4WD system started to function erratically 4WD control switch witness lights light erratically or do not light at all. 4WD low range engaged by itself unexpectedly while driving - this was a serious accident hazard, fortunately it occurred at low speed and…
Fuel system
14 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 106,500 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
I have a 2005 avalanche that I was driving to work and I started to smell gas in the cab of the truck. When I arrived at work a co worker came over and stated your truck is leaking fluid. I got out of the truck and it was leaking gas all over the ground. I had just filled up the tank and it was a little over 1/4…
Vehicle running fine and no warning lights - noticed fuel smell in garage and took in for oil change and see what's up - found the entire top of the fuel tank was a puddle of fuel and was running down sides. Had the tank dropped and found the top of the fuel pump was rotted away where the pressure and return lines…
Brakes
12 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 79,500 miles.
Brakes failed under hard stop (highway, in motion). Intermediate steel brake line failed to rear brakes in a mode of rupture due to corrosion. Abs light had been on with service brake message as well. All other steel lines were corroded and contacted gm. 2 other silverado line vehicles owned also failed this year due…
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet avalanche k1500. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact stated that he noticed premature wearing of the brake pads and disc. He also stated that the spare tire was not accessible. The dealer was not contacted in regards to the failures. The vehicle was repaired by a personal…
Steering
12 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles. Parts named most often: gear box, column.
Gm has had an ongoing problem with intermediate steering shafts that loosen and rattle in their avalanche models. This may also apply to the 1500 series pickups as well but I'm not sure since I haven't kept in tune to those owners as I have avalanche owners. The dealer remedies the situation, based upon gm's service…
Rattling in steering column...have had greased 3 times and it stops for about 6 months. 2 friends drive 3/4 ton Chevrolet pickups and have the same problem.
Air bags
10 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
I have had my sensor light and the warning light that says "service airbags" come on and it won't go off. I have been on a few auto forums about this and there are hundreds of people with the same problem. The dealers can't seem to figure out what it is and people are spending hundreds of dollars to get it fixed, but…
Service air bag goes on and has been doing so ever since then. This happens when humidity is high or after a rain. It stays on until things dry out. However, when this is on the air bags are disabled.
Wheels and tires
9 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, temporary/emergency spare tire, sidewall.
When lowering the spare tire the cable assembly lowers to the ground but the metal sleeve that the cable runs through and also is suppose to drop as the cable is lowers gets stuck in the assembly and the end result is the tire is only partially lowered and is stuck with the cable on the ground. You can kick pull try…
Tl contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The vehicle has sigma stampede tires, size 265/70r16 (na). While driving 35 MPH, the front driver's side tire blew out. The contact stopped the vehicle, changed the tire, and drove to his residence. He called the manufacturer to resolve the issue. The contact stated…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles.
The speedometer in my '05 avalanche stays at zero while driving or reads anywhere form 20-40 MPH slower than I am going. I was doing about 50 MPH on the freeway passing everyone (according to my speedometer) and passing everyone in sight. It felt a little fast so I turned on my GPS and realized I was going about 80…
The passlock system that comes on the 2005 chevy avalanche can be bypassed by a pin hole in the drivers side key tumbler. Shuts off the system and interior items are accessible to thieves. A alternative security system has to be added to be secure. Chevy doesn't provide this. It has to be aftermarket.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 recalls
Engine: engine and engine cooling
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (47 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); transmission (17 complaints, typically around 78,000 miles); fuel system (14 complaints, typically around 106,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 3, 2006 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
- It is 4th of 12 Avalanche 1500 model years by number of complaints, with 129 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.