Chevrolet 3500 2005

Model 3500 made in 2005 by Chevrolet got 15 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline and structure. There was one recall concerning equipment adaptive .

Model 2005

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
09V325000QUALITY VANSfrom 08/01/2005 to 11/30/2007V (Vehicle)1407/30/2009ODIQUALITY VANS08/03/200908/12/2009571404
Defect SummaryQuality vans is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 vans manufactured between august 2005 and november 2007, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations in motor vehicles. the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Consequence SummaryThe user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Corrective SummaryQuality vans 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 quality vans at 1-480-464-7007.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
09V326000QUALITY VANSfrom 08/01/2005 to 11/30/2006V (Vehicle)807/30/2009ODIQUALITY VANS08/03/200908/12/2009571404
Defect SummaryQuality vans is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2006 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations in motor vehicles. the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Consequence SummaryThe user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Corrective SummaryQuality vans 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 quality vans at 1-480-464-7007.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
07/06/201134200
 Engine would turn over but not crank ,would not crank had to keep pupming gas peddle when it did crank ihad to keep pumping gas pedal to keep cranked ,car would barely move it was spitting and sputtering really bad then it back fired hard and i made it home then it would not crank i replaced the fuel pump and the fuel pump relay switch,it ran for about 30 min. then it would not crank,pulled out relay switch and put it back in and it will crank for 2 or 3 times,then it will turn over but not crank again
STRUCTURE - BODY
11/01/2011116000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet 3500. the contact stated that the spare tire cable detached from the vehicle while driving 55 mph. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who advised that they would repair the vehicle under warranty. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and a claim was filed. the failure mileage was 116,000.
11/01/2011116000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet 3500. the contact stated that the spare tire cable detached from the vehicle while driving 55 mph. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who advised that they would repair the vehicle under warranty. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and a claim was filed. the failure mileage was 116,000. kmj
11/01/2011116000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet 3500. the contact stated the cable that held the spare tire fall to the ground while driving 55 mph. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who stated they will repair the failure under the warranty. the manufacturer was notified and a claim was file#71-71-100-5220774. the failure mileage was 116,000. mw
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
11/01/2011136571
 I have 136,571 miles on vehicle. my speedometer has stopped working. i see that there are alot of people complaining about this problems on forums. there is a recall on some gmc vehicles, but alot of people are not meeting the requirements..why! i think the recall need to be expanded. i have another vehicle that has the same issue also a 2005 chevy in which i am going to file a complaint on that vehicle too. there has been no accident involved with my vehicles. please help there are quite a few people with this problem and it should not be held by a class action lawsuit. there need to be a recalled placed on all chevy/gmc vehicles.