2005 Chevrolet G3500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2005 Chevrolet G3500, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet G3500
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
West texas rehabiliation center is recalling 1 my 2005 chevrolet g3500 van and 1 my 2006 ford e-150 van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system…
Remedy: West texas 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 west texas at 1-325-793-3546.
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
West texas rehabiliation center is recalling 1 my 2005 chevrolet g3500 van and 1 my 2006 ford e-150 van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may…
Remedy: West texas 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 west texas at 1-325-793-3546.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Chevrolet G3500 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 100,205 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet g3500 equipped with bf goodrich commercial ta a/s tires, size: lt245/75r16. The contact stated that he received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 12t01900”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 15, 2012 · Tires
“Brake line rubbing against frame on the front left side of van. Lost of fluid and brake performance.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 4, 2011 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Compare Chevrolet G3500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet G3500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Chevrolet G3500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Chevrolet G3500 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 Chevrolet G3500 | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2005 Chevrolet G3500
How do I know if my 2005 Chevrolet G3500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2005 Chevrolet G3500; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 09V273000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.