2005 CHEVROLET G3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 CHEVROLET G3500
The 2005 CHEVROLET G3500 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 CHEVROLET G3500
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 CHEVROLET G3500, potentially affecting up to 4 vehicles.
Recall 09V274000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 2 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 09V273000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 2 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 CHEVROLET G3500
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET G3500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 NHTSA 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.
BRAKE LINE RUBBING AGAINST FRAME ON THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF VAN. LOST OF FLUID AND BRAKE PERFORMANCE.
Safety Rating for the 2005 CHEVROLET G3500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 CHEVROLET G3500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 CHEVROLET G3500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 CHEVROLET G3500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET G3500
- 2004 CHEVROLET G3500 — 3 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET G3500 (current)
- 2008 CHEVROLET G3500 — 1 complaint
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