2005 Chevrolet Express 1500 problems, complaints & recalls

2015-03-13 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights · 150,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet express 1500. the contact stated that the driver side brake light failed without warning. the contact replaced the fuse, but the failure recurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage …”

2014-07-22 · Engine · 25,000 mi

“ this could have happened before and just didn't pay that much attention to it but the first time we really noticed it we were : traveling slowly on gravel road , engine just quit. had to put vehicle in park and crank it . second time : had just stopped at a stop sign , started to pull out, engine just quit . had to put vehicle …”

2014-05-02 · Electrical System · 90,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet express 1500. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. an independent mechanic diagnosed that the ignition module failed, and made the necessary repairs. the manufacturer was notified and advised that there were no open recalls for the vehicle. the approximate failure m…”

2013-06-26 · Service Brakes · 157,200 mi

“i was traveling down a hill at about 35-40 mph. when the abs system kicked in for some reason and the brakes went stiff and i could barely stop. mechanic said wheel sensor, it was changed and i have the same problem. the abs kicks in at the worst times when you are slowing down coming to an intersection the brakes go stiff. almost got kill…”

2010-12-17 · Air Bags · 235,000 mi · 💥 crash

“the airbags in my express 1500 did not deploy after i skidded out on a highway to avoid a 18 wheeler. the van was totaled so nothing was done to correct it but with no airbags it led to a broken shoulder and some ribs from the steering wheel. i hit the jersey barrier going directly straight at it at about 50-60mph. *tr…”

2010-10-04 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder · 53,000 mi · 💥 crash

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet express 1500. the contact was traveling 25 mph when the brakes were applied and they would not respond. the contact was forced through a red traffic light and attempted to shift into a lower gear. the vehicle did not stop until driving over a curve and coming to a stop. the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic w…”

2010-10-03 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 53,800 mi

“i own a 2005 chevrolet express 1500 v6 and while driving to my house from work i lost all brakes due to a brake line failure, the two hydraulic brake hoses that are attached to the master cylinder are in contact with another metallic brake hose under them, by rubbing together for four years caused the hoses to wear and rupture and nearly caused a …”

2009-12-15 · Power Train:transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) · 31,185 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet express 1500. while driving 65 mph the vehicle began to vibrate. next the abs light had illuminated on the instrument control panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the transfer case was replaced. the current and failure mileages were 28000. updated 01/05/10. *lj the consumer stated the vehicle …”

2009-04-14 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 47,000 mi

“1) total brake failure while driving 2) both brake lines ruptured at flexible section below master cylinder. 3) replaced all brake lines, refilled system and bled system. *tr…”

2006-01-30 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior

“i am concerned about the field of vision provided by the mirrors on my van. i have owned three full sized vans since 1995, and have never had this problem before. my concern is with the style and size of the exterior mirrors. most full size van manufacturers have horizontal mirrors, but chevy opted for a vertical that has cut down on the periphe…”