Worst 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Seat Belt Issues
Tire Defects
Hydraulic Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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