There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Express 2500, but owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Chevrolet Express 2500 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Structure | 3 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Suspension › Front › Wheel Bearing — 1
- Power Train › Axle Assembly — 1
- Air Bags › Frontal — 1
- Seat Belts › Front — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 54,747 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2005 Chevrolet Express 2500 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Tires · at 45,700 miles · reported Jul 14, 2015
Catastrophic sidewall failure in tire while traveling in traffic at 50mph. Driver side rear tire completely failed and upon removal- noticed sidewall split. Upon immediate inspection of passenger rear tire, noticed same split in sidewall of tire, with failure impending. 55.000 miletires have 31000 miles- rotated normally, air pressure as per recommendations. Main problem- there are 2 more tires on the front- same manufacture and make- classification rating.
Structure · at 54,747 miles · reported Sep 5, 2013
Vehicle was taken in for inspection and failed due to the transmission cross member rusting out. It is 7 years old but has low mileage. I do not feel that failure of the frame should happen I was told that this failure due to rust is common on these vans and they make a replacement cross member that bolts right in because of this problem. I have already had to replace ABS sensors due to corrosion and now this, both are safety parts and failed because they are not designed for the normal wear and tear in northern states.
Structure · reported Jul 26, 2013
Passenger side double door hinges got so tight that they snapped the hinge. No lube would loosen prior to breaking. This week the right door exact same thing. Hinge snapped. The original hinges are defective and are unable to be lubed. They know they have a problem because the new ones are made with grease fittings. I just looked on line at a forum and there are several listings for the same problem for years.
Structure · at 100,000 miles · reported Nov 18, 2010
Last year passenger side double door left side hinges got so tight that they snapped the hinge. No lube would loosen prior to breaking. This week the right door exact same thing. Hinge snapped. Replaced this one costing me $800. Last year was probably the same cost for the left. The original hinges are defective and are unable to be lubed. They know they have a problem because the new ones are made with grease fittings. I just looked on line at a forum and there are several listings for the same problem for years.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · at 26,000 miles · reported Jun 3, 2010
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet express 2500 van. The contact stated that the passengers side clam shell door hinges were defective and were difficult to open. Intermittently, the door would become stuck. The dealer was contacted and advised although there was a recall for the failure, the contacts VIN was not included in the recall (Nhtsa campaign id number 09v307000: equipment adaptive).the failure and current mileages were approximately 26,000.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Express 2500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Express 2500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Chevrolet Express 2500?
Owners report structure problems most often (3 reports), followed by tires (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 54,747 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.