CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (21 reports).
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche recalls
Most common 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche problems
Problem areas named in the 71 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 21 |
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the passengerâs side air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed that the passengerâs side air bag was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,900.
CLUSTER GAUGE IS NOT READ PROPERLY ALL READING ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE.
CATASTROPHIC BRAKE FAILURE BECAUSE OF FOUR CORRODED BRAKE LINES. ALL FOUR LINES CORRODED IN THE BRACKET HOLDING THE LINES TO THE DRIVER SIDE FRAME RAIL. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES THERE WAS INITIAL RESISTANCE AND THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. I ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AGAIN BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. I HAD TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP.
THE FUEL LINES RUBBING TOGETHER CAUSING FUEL TO DUMP EVERY WHERE RIGHT NEXT TO THE CAT ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE TRUCK N THIS IS NOT A RECALL. THEN I SAY ITS ATTEPMED MURDER CHARGE AGAISNT CHEVY....
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER DOES NOT LIGHT UP. CANNOT TELL WHAT GEAR I AM SHIFTING IN AND OUT OF. THE DIC BUTTONS ON MY STEERING WHEEL DO NOT LIGHT UP, CANNOT TELL IF I HAVE A MALFUNCTION WHEN DRIVING DURING THE DARK. I DID CHECK FOR A RECALL ON THIS AND SAW THAT THERE WAS AN OLDER ONE ISSUED IN 2005 AND THAT IT CLOSED IN 2011. I WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY RECALLS BUT NONE THE LESS I FEEL THAT WITH BOTH COMPONENTS FAILING AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY CAN CAUSE A POTENTIAL PROBLEM WHEN IN OPERATION (DRIVING)
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche questions
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche: Seat Belts:Rear/Other; Power Train:Manual Transmission:Shift Pattern Indicator; Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche?
Based on 71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (21), Air Bags (11), Power Train (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.