2005 CHEVROLET G1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 CHEVROLET G1500
The 2005 CHEVROLET G1500 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS:HUB. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (1 complaint), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint), and Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 CHEVROLET G1500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 CHEVROLET G1500, potentially affecting up to 130,000 vehicles.
Recall 07E106000 — WHEELS:HUB
| 130,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
Consequence: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 CHEVROLET G1500
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET G1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY CLUSTER GAUGE (SPEEDOMETER) ON MY 2005 CHEVY SILVERADO IS GOING CRAZY AND IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE NOT KNOWING WHAT SPEED YOU ARE GOING. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 EXPRESS G1500. WHILE TAKING THE VEHICLE TO FIRESTONE FOR REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE BACK TO CHEVROLET AND THEY MADE THE REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWO MORE TIMES WITHIN THE PAST YEAR TO HAVE THE TIE RODS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE 20 INCH TIRES ON HER VEHICLE WERE OVERSIZED AND CAUSED THE TIE RODS TO FAIL. AS A RESULT, THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE TIE RODS AFTER THE THIRD REPAIR. THE TIRES ARE THE ORIGINAL TIRES THAT WERE ON THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,709 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 45,000. RECEIVED 12/12/07 64200. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A JERK IN THE TRANSMISSION WHEN VAN IS MOTION OR SLOWING DOWN. UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 EXPRESS G1500. WHILE TAKING THE VEHICLE TO FIRESTONE FOR REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE BACK TO CHEVROLET AND THEY MADE THE REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWO MORE TIMES WITHIN THE PAST YEAR TO HAVE THE TIE RODS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE 20 INCH TIRES ON HER VEHICLE WERE OVERSIZED AND CAUSED THE TIE RODS TO FAIL. AS A RESULT, THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE TIE RODS AFTER THE THIRD REPAIR. THE TIRES ARE THE ORIGINAL TIRES THAT WERE ON THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,709 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 45,000. RECEIVED 12/12/07 64200. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A JERK IN THE TRANSMISSION WHEN VAN IS MOTION OR SLOWING DOWN. UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
Safety Rating for the 2005 CHEVROLET G1500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 CHEVROLET G1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 CHEVROLET G1500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 CHEVROLET G1500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET G1500
- 2003 CHEVROLET G1500 — 0 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET G1500 — 0 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET G1500 (current)
- 2006 CHEVROLET G1500 — 5 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET G1500 — 0 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET G1500 — 1 complaint
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