MYRModel Year Report

2005 Chevrolet Avalanche

▲ Better than typical
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:33.501Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
71
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

30% of complaints

Complaints per year

2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2002: 444 complaints 2002 2003: 204 complaints 2004: 165 complaints 2005: 71 complaints 2005 71 2006: 11 complaints 2007: 377 complaints 2008: 258 complaints 2008 2009: 76 complaints 2010: 111 complaints 2010 2011: 127 complaints 2012: 36 complaints 2012 2013: 82 complaints
2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 444 complaints 2002 2003: 204 complaints 2003 2004: 165 complaints 2004 2005: 71 complaints 2005 71 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 377 complaints 2007 2008: 258 complaints 2008 2009: 76 complaints 2009 2010: 111 complaints 2010 2011: 127 complaints 2011 2012: 36 complaints 2012 2013: 82 complaints 2013
2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 444 complaints 2002 2003: 204 complaints 2003 2004: 165 complaints 2004 2005: 71 complaints 2005 71 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 377 complaints 2007 2008: 258 complaints 2008 2009: 76 complaints 2009 2010: 111 complaints 2010 2011: 127 complaints 2011 2012: 36 complaints 2012 2013: 82 complaints 2013

2005: 71 complaints

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YearComplaints
19990
20002
20012
2002444
2003204
2004165
200571
200611
2007377
2008258
200976
2010111
2011127
201236
201382

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

30% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

Air bags

15% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Was driving home on the highway and swerved hitting the divider with the front left corner of vehicle. The seatbelts did not hold me in my seat and my head shattered through the window striking the street light lamp.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-17

Dt: the contact's vehicle was involved in a crash. Upon impact neither of the front air bags deployed. The vehicle was pulling a trailer when the trailer hit a spot of ice. Then the vehicle went out of control and rolled over.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-11-14

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-08-06

Power train

13% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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7/13/03 - purchased new 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche vehicle from pierre Chevrolet in lake city, Washington 7/28/03 - reported sporadic loud clunk noises coming from transmission to service center of same dealer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-05-05

Fuel/propulsion system

11% · 8 reports

Engine and engine cooling

7% · 5 reports
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On 3/15/05 the new gto oil pump failed. Returned to dealer on 3/16/05. On 4/07/05 the car was returned to us and we were told it was perfect!the next day 4/08/05 the car was returned to the dealer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-05-28

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2005-02-22Power train05V055000 Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence…

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2005. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and GMC at…

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    2005-03-23Service brakes, hydraulic05V043000 Certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost…

    Remedy: Dealers will test the hydro-boost assembly for functional operation of the two-function valve. If the hydro-boost assembly fails the test, dealers will replace the assembly free of charge. The…

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    2005-07-21Seat belts05V163000 On certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2ND row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips…

    Remedy: Dealers will cut open the guide loop, remove a portion of the loop, and then the remaining two sides should be folded over and secured with a retainer free of charge. The recall began on July 21…

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Buy-smart checklist

2005 Chevrolet Avalanche — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V055000 · Power train
  • Recall 05V043000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 05V163000 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.