2005 Workhorse W20 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Parking Brake:driveline:hydraulic (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2010-10-07 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 29,196 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2005 workhorse chassis w22. the contact received a recall notice for recall 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the brake calipers (recalled part) could also caused failures within the brake pads and rotors which were not covered under recall.…”
2008-12-06 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 13,666 mi“brakes over-heated, locked up and failed. after a long cool-down period, the brake calipers released and i was able to a repair facility for inspection. *tr…”
2006-06-12 · Parking Brake:driveline:hydraulic · 4,000 mi“for the 3rd time in one year, the automatic parking brake has locked on while driving down the road anywhere from 30-65 mph. this results in rapid deceleration and then leaves you stranded on the highway. in the last case, last month, the deceleration was so quick that my son hit his face on the dining table of the rv and cut his lip open. *nm…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.