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2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Oct 2, 2017
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest May 19, 2006
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500, most frequently naming the electrical, airbags and brakes categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 487 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical342.9%
  • Airbags228.6%
  • Brakes114.3%
  • Seat belts114.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
06E043000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

May 19, 2006
88,303 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
The risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
The remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Brakes
Filed Oct 2, 2017

BRAKE FAILURE - LOSS OF PRESSURE/FLUID. BRAKE LINES FROM MASTER CYLINDER TO ABS DISTRIBUTION BLOCK CORRODED AND RUPTURED. LUCKILY, FAILURE OCCURRED JUST AFTER RETURNING HOME, MANEUVERING IN THE DRIVEWAY. I HAVE CONTACTED GM TO OPEN A CASE AND SEEK DIAGNOSIS/REPAIR. VEHICLE IS IN TN; NOT A HIGH SNOW/CORROSION AREA.

NHTSA ID
11030786
Incident
Sep 30, 2017
Mileage
128,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Jul 23, 2011

SERVICE AIR BAG IS ON AND EVERY ONE ON LINE HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. IT IS ON ALL THE TIME. AIR BAGS WONT WORK UNTIL FIXED. *TR

NHTSA ID
10414853
Incident
Jul 20, 2011
Mileage
60,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Mar 3, 2009

SPEEDOMETER IS NOT WORKING AND DUE TO RESEARCH ON INTERNET IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. DEALER WILL NOT RECTIFY PROBLEM AS A RECALL. *TR

NHTSA ID
10260580
Incident
Mar 1, 2009
Mileage
60,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Dec 15, 2008

I HAVE A 2005 CHEVY AVALANCHE THAT I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAVE RECENTLY HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. SOME DAYS IT WORKS FINE AND OTHER DAYS IT DOESN'T WORK OR THE SPEED IS ALL OVER THE PLACE. I HAVE HEARD THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE ON PREVIOUS YEAR MODELS AND GM HAS NOT DONE A RECALL. NO ONE CAN TELL ME EXACTLY WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND I DON'T WANT TO WASTE MONEY TRYING TO FIGURE IT OUT. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A PROBLEM GM HAS KNOWN ABOUT AND WILL NOT ADDRESS. THIS IS ALSO A SAFETY ISSUE THAT GM NEEDS TO RECTIFY ASAP! ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE ME WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER, REGARDS, MR. ANTHONY TRAPINO *TR

NHTSA ID
10251844
Incident
Oct 10, 2008
Mileage
81,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Oct 14, 2008

THE SPEEDOMETER IN THE ELECTRONIC DASH LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING IN A SNOWSTORM. THIS LEFT IT DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE MY SPEED RESULTING IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION. *TR

NHTSA ID
10245484
Incident
Feb 10, 2008
Mileage
53,000 mi
AirbagsSeat belts
Filed Jan 17, 2007
Crash reported1 injury reported

SWERVED TO AVOID CAR THAT HAD CROSSED OVER, HEAD-ON, INTO LANE. WENT UP ONTO SIDE (GRASSY AREA WHICH WAS WET FROM OVERNIGHT RAIN). HIT TREE HEAD-ON AT APPROX. 20-26 MPH. AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND SEAT BELT MECHANISM FAILED TO WORK. INJURED SHOULDER FROM SEAT BELT & HIT HEAD ON VISOR/WINDSHIELD. CAR WAS FLAT-BEDDED TO AUTO BODY SHOP. AIRBAG SENSORS WERE CRUSHED IN COLLISION & SEAT BELT MECHANISM WAS FULLY INTACT. THERE WAS ABOUT $15,000-20,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. FRAME WAS BENT (BARK OF TREE STUCK IN FRAME). GM WAS NOTIFIED AND WHERE NOT COOPERATIVE. HAD TO PAY OUT-OF-POCKET TO HAVE TRUCK FLAT BEDDED TO A CHEVY DEALER WHERE GM HIRED A 3RD PARTY ENGINEER. TRUCK WAS INSPECTED & INFO WAS DOWNLOADED FROM BLACK BOX. BLACK BOX INFO AND DAMAGE TO CAR DO NOT COINCIDE. WHAT THE BLACK BOX FAILS TO SHOW IS THE INCREASE IN SPEED AFTER VEHICLE HIT WET GRASS. GM SENT BOOKLET STATING THAT AIRBAGS SHOULD DEPLOY BETWEEN 8-14 MPH IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. BBB WAS NOTIFIED BUT BECAUSE I HAVE AUTO INSURANCE, THEY WOULD NOT WORK WITH ME. STATE OF CT REQUIRES ALL VEHICLES BE INSURED. *JB

NHTSA ID
10178954
Incident
Nov 24, 2006
Mileage
57,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

PIP5601C

This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

PIT5074R

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

PIT5074R

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

PIT5074R

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

03-06-01-023I

ENGINE

This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.

03-06-01-023H

ENGINE

This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2013000—
2007302—
2006300—
2005Viewing610—
2004101046.4
2003911—
2002601349.5

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.