MYRModel Year Report

2005 Chevrolet Express 1500

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2005 Chevrolet Express 1500
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:52:35.011Z

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Express 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2002: 10 complaints 2002 2003: 18 complaints 2004: 12 complaints 2004 2005: 10 complaints 2005 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 5 complaints 2008: 9 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 2 complaints 2012 2014: 10 complaints 2014
2005: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
19964
19994
20006
20015
200210
200318
200412
200510
20065
20075
20089
20095
20104
20113
20122
201410

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

4 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130626

VISIBILITY

1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing exterior.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060130

POWER TRAIN

1 of 10 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive).

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 10 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing brake lights.

ENGINE

1 of 10 total reports mentions: engine.

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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 .

NHTSA ODI report, 20140722

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Chevrolet Express 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Chevrolet Express 1500 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Express 1500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Express 1500 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.