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2005 Chevrolet Avalanche recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Wheels | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 17, 200707E106000 | Wheels: hubWHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 07E106000
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| Aug 3, 200606V289000 | Engine and engine coolingIF THE DAMPER COMES LOOSE, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V289000
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| Apr 22, 200505V163000 | Seat belts: rear/otherA LAP PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ROUTING THAT IS NOT LOW AND SNUG ON THE HIPS CAN ALLOW THE LAP BELT TO RIDE UP ON AN OCCUPANT'S ABDOMEN INSTEAD OF FITTING LOW AROUND… DetailsHide details for campaign 05V163000
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| Feb 14, 200505V055000 | Power train: manual transmission shift pattern indicatorTHE VEHICLE MAY MOVE IN AN UNINTENDED DIRECTION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY TO OTHERS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. DetailsHide details for campaign 05V055000
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| Feb 8, 200505V043000 | Service brakes, hydraulicIF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WERE OPEN, FRAGMENTS FROM THE ACCUMULATOR COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PEOPLE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA. DetailsHide details for campaign 05V043000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Avalanche 1500, Avalanche. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component206
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 71 | 34 |
| Power train | 26 | 13 |
| Air bags | 23 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 18 | 9 |
| Steering | 16 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 7 |
| Tires | 11 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 9 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 9 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 8 | 4 |
| Visibility | 7 | 3 |
| Structure | 6 | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 6 | 3 |
| Equipment | 6 | 3 |
11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale from a towing company.”
- Wheels
“Gear shift indicator does not always light. Has been an issue with other models but has never been recalled for this specific model. Don’t always know what gear you are in.”
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the passenger’s side air bag warning light was illuminated.”
Other Chevrolet Avalanche model years
- 20095 recalls96 complaints
- 20084 recalls295 complaints
- 20075 recalls493 complaints
- 20062 recalls53 complaints
- 20054 recalls206 complaints
- 20045 recalls319 complaints
- 20034 recalls395 complaints
- 20022 recalls658 complaints
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2005 Chevrolet Avalanche recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. The most recent, 07E106000 (reported December 17, 2007), concerns wheels. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 71 complaints out of 206 filed with NHTSA (34%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.
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