2005 Chevrolet Express
Only 23 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 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 9
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2005
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2005: 23 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 68 |
| 2000 | 84 |
| 2001 | 45 |
| 2002 | 55 |
| 2003 | 58 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
6 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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I was in a front end Collison due to a brake failure and when I have a steel gate at about 30 mph no airbag deployed. Car was towed by the Upper Darby Police Department and it is totaled. I sustained injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-11-24
Also filed under Air bags
I was driving and out of no where my brakes â all four wheels â locked up as if I was hauling a heavy load . I put on my hazard lights to warn the semi behind me.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-04-11
Structure
5 of 23 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Paint is peeling from ALL parts of the exterior vehicle, even around the window frames and door frames! It appears that NO PAINT PRIMER was used, at all!
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-06-18
Paint is simply peeling flaking away by hand and I only wash it by hand its terrible and 80% of the vans I see in Florida are the same.how come nothing gets done chevy should paint these trucks for free and honor the brand I guess I will sell loose...
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-07
Electrical system
4 of 23 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Express G2500. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire while parked. The fire originated in the interior wires within the dashboard or instrumental panel area.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-01-18
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Express cargo van. The contact was traveling 50 to 55 MPH when the engine stalled. The security warning light illuminated when the failure occurred. Intermittently the vehicle also failed to start.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-10
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Suspension
4 of 23 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing shock absorber.
Seat belts
2 of 23 total reports mention: seat belts.
Safety timeline
9 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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2005-11-02Exterior lighting05V530000 Certain conversion vans built on GMC/Chevrolet chassis fail to comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment." The…
Remedy: Santa fe is working with audiovox to replace the center high-mounted brake lamp assembly. Owners may contact santa fe at 1-800-274-1886 or asa at 1-574-266-3172.
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2006-03-15Seat belts05V558000 On certain full-size passenger, cargo, or cutaway vans, the front and rear seat belt buckles will not latch or will not unlatch.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the buckles and, if found to be inoperative, the entire buckle assembly would be replaced. For buckles found to be operative, dealer will replace only the upper buckle cover.…
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2009-02-28Equipment adaptive/mobility09V050000 Mobility is recalling 43 my 2005-2006 Ford e-series and Chevrolet Express vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor…
Remedy: Mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mobility at 714-674-0480.
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2009-02-28Equipment adaptive/mobility09V049000 Mobility is recalling 86 my 2005-2006 Ford e-series and Chevrolet Express van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal…
Remedy: Mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mobility at 714-674-0480.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
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2009-06-25Equipment adaptive/mobility09V270000 Main mobility is recalling 185 model year 2005 through 2009 Chevrolet Express and GMC savana vans manufactured between April 1, 2005 and June 25, 2009, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair…
Remedy: Main mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.
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2009-06-25Equipment adaptive/mobility09V272000 Main mobility is recalling 185 model year 2005 through 2009 Chevrolet Express and GMC savana vans manufactured between April 1, 2005 and June 25, 2009, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair…
Remedy: Main mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.
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2009-06-29Equipment adaptive/mobility09V307000 Customizers is recalling 3 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, "Platform…
Remedy: Customizers is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Chevrolet Express — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V043000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 05V530000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 05V558000 · Seat belts
- Recall 09V050000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 09V049000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09V270000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 09V272000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 09V307000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
FAQ
- Is the 2005 Chevrolet Express 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?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Express have?
- 9 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.