Chevrolet C/k 2500 2005
Model C/k 2500 made in 2005 by Chevrolet got 27 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to brakes, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, interior lighting and seat belts. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 2005
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E010000 | FABTECH MOTORSPORTS | E (Equipment) | 1360 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/01/2006 | 02/01/2006 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain fabtech aftermarket replacement pitman arms, p/nos. fts71000 and fts71001, installed for use on certain 2001-2006 gm c/k 2500 pick up trucks and sport utility vehicles. the pin located inside the pitman arm can shear off due to a reverse bending fatigue condition, resulting in a total loss of steering control. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of steering control could lead to a vehicle crash with potential injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Fabtech will notify owners and replace the pitman and idler arms free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during february 2006. owners may contact fabtech at 909-597-7800. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fabtech replacement pitman arms and has no relation to any original equipment installed on c/k 2500 pick ups, suvs, and hummer h2 vehicles manufactured by general motors.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAKES | |||
| 07/13/2012 | 62000 | 1 | |
| The entire brake line system is rusted, as well the drive shafts and u-joints. this truck is well maintained and these rusted parts may cause severe personal damage. *tr | |||
| 07/13/2012 | 62000 | ||
| The entire brake line system is rusted, as well the drive shafts and u-joints. this truck is well maintained and these rusted parts may cause severe personal damage. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/10/2010 | 33000 | ||
| 2005 chevy 2500hd diesel - the number 2 and number 7 injector wire harness is not mounted properly. it rubs through and puts the truck into what they call limp mode. it only allows the motor to got up to 2000 rpm. this happend to me twice with my current truck. the second time i was running down interstate i-80 @ 70mph on crusise control. it automaticly began downshifting and slowing down. i was lucky a semi wasn't bearing down on me. go to diesel place or any other blog on chevy durmax diesels and do a search for no. 2 & 7 wire harness for the second generation diesel (2004.5-2005) - they must have fixed it after that. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/29/2008 | 40000 | 4 | |
| The engine oil cooler lines and the transmission cooler lines leak at the crimp where the rubber hose and metal lines connect. after doing research online about this i have discovered it is a very common problem. some people have replaced these lines multiple times only to have them leak a short while later. for those of us whose vehicles are out of warranty this can be very costly. i would also think that transmission fluid and motor oil contacting hot surfaces like an exhaust pose a fire hazard. at the very least the leaking oil is an environmental hazard. i have purchased oil cooler lines and am replacing them tomorrow but i am having trouble finding transmission lines. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 09/22/2007 | 76000 | 1 | 05/02/2005 |
| Driving home, injector harness failed on my 2005 chevy duramax. this is a common problem that gm should issue a recall on. i had to limp home at 15 mph, this was after midnight around curvy roads. lucky i was not crashed into. this is a very dangerous condition that some could really get hurt, and likely already have. here is a link to morehttp://dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=169625. thank you. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 07/13/2012 | 62000 | 1 | |
| The entire brake line system is rusted, as well the drive shafts and u-joints. this truck is well maintained and these rusted parts may cause severe personal damage. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/29/2008 | 40000 | 4 | |
| The engine oil cooler lines and the transmission cooler lines leak at the crimp where the rubber hose and metal lines connect. after doing research online about this i have discovered it is a very common problem. some people have replaced these lines multiple times only to have them leak a short while later. for those of us whose vehicles are out of warranty this can be very costly. i would also think that transmission fluid and motor oil contacting hot surfaces like an exhaust pose a fire hazard. at the very least the leaking oil is an environmental hazard. i have purchased oil cooler lines and am replacing them tomorrow but i am having trouble finding transmission lines. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/15/2009 | 24000 | 1 | |
| 2005 c/k 2500 chevy anti-lock brake system failure due to corrosion of sensors, identical to recall of 2002 vehicles loss of brakes at slow speed braking. dealer service replaces at over $200 and state that they are replacing 4-5 units a week and is a common defective design. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 09/07/2006 | 13000 | 5 | 03/04/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had been to the dealership on 5 occasions for brake repairs. the vehicle vibrated and pulsated when the brake pedal was depressed and the front end of the vehicle shook. the first time, the rotors were cut and the pads were shaved. the second time, the rotors were cut and the pads were replaced. the third time, the rotors were cut and the pads were shaved. the fourth time on 8-15-06, the rotors were cut and the pads were either shaved or replaced. on 8-19-06, the vehicle vibrated again and the brake pedal pulsated when depressed. the contact took the vehicle back on 8-25-06. the dealership test drove the vehicle, but did not inspect the brakes and could not duplicate the problem. upon inspecting the rotors, the contact noticed grooves in the rotors within 500 miles of the last time the rotors were cut. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 09/07/2006 | 13000 | 5 | 03/04/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had been to the dealership on 5 occasions for brake repairs. the vehicle vibrated and pulsated when the brake pedal was depressed and the front end of the vehicle shook. the first time, the rotors were cut and the pads were shaved. the second time, the rotors were cut and the pads were replaced. the third time, the rotors were cut and the pads were shaved. the fourth time on 8-15-06, the rotors were cut and the pads were either shaved or replaced. on 8-19-06, the vehicle vibrated again and the brake pedal pulsated when depressed. the contact took the vehicle back on 8-25-06. the dealership test drove the vehicle, but did not inspect the brakes and could not duplicate the problem. upon inspecting the rotors, the contact noticed grooves in the rotors within 500 miles of the last time the rotors were cut. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 08/20/2012 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Linkage from steering wheel to tie rods fell off. vehicle was in a parking lot. linkage came apart which disengaged the saftey air bag. cost to tow to the shop $75.00 to replace the bolt and spring for the linkage and saftey air bag the repair is $735.00 stay away from gm products. it is a good thing that this did not happen on the highway or the results would have been horrible! *tr | |||
| 08/20/2012 | 80000 | ||
| Linkage from steering wheel to tie rods fell off. vehicle was in a parking lot. linkage came apart which disengaged the saftey air bag. cost to tow to the shop $75.00 to replace the bolt and spring for the linkage and saftey air bag the repair is $735.00 stay away from gm products. it is a good thing that this did not happen on the highway or the results would have been horrible! | |||
| 07/09/2012 | 55000 | 1 | |
| The steering was causing us problems. we took the truck to our local auto repair shop and they informed us it is the idler arm. after researching this topic it seems this has been a problem reported before. it also occurred on my uncle's 2005 chevrolet truck. however, despite these reports there has not been a recall. please notify me regarding the complaint. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 07/09/2012 | 55000 | ||
| The steering was causing us problems. we took the truck to our local auto repair shop and they informed us it is the idler arm. after researching this topic it seems this has been a problem reported before. it also occurred on my uncle's 2005 chevrolet truck. however, despite these reports there has not been a recall. please notify me regarding the complaint. thanks, rhonda phillips craigandrhondaphillips@gmail.com | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 5000 | ||
| Steering: (1) engine vibration felt in steering and seat when brakes applied. dealership said excessive and said it was the powersteering hose bringing in the engine vibration. no fix. started in 2006 and continues. (2) intermediate idler arm causing knocking feel in steering wheel when going over the slightest of bumps. manufacture knows of problem and only bandaids problem by greasing part. once warranty is out, no free greasing/labor. problem started within 1st year and continues. you have to take parts a part to apply grease to location. no more gm for me or my family of 7 children, and any grandchildren i am ever asked to co-sign for. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 11/27/2005 | 1 | ||
| Dt: the contact stated while driving 20 mph the shaft went into the power steering pump and broke it. this caused the steering and brakes not to work. he was able to stop the vehicle with the emergency brake. the vehicle was towed to the dealership and they replaced the power steering pump. the manufacturer has been notified and there have been no further problems. *ak updated 01/04/06. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 11/28/2005 | 13 | 3 | 06/21/2005 |
| In june of 2005 i purchased a 2005 chevrolet 2500hd with the camp extendable mirrors. upon leaving the dealership i called the sales rep and told him the mirrors were shaking and i could not identify vehicles behind me. i was told don't worry for i will have replacement mirrors ordered tomorrow. i was allowed by gm a replacement of the drivers side only for it was the worst. the replacement provides no change per the service technician , but he was not allowed to order another mirror for gm had released a bulletin of the mirror issue. i contacted gm receiving no recourse and no issue date of a possible fix. on 11-28 2005 i was involved in a accident because i believe i was staring in the mirror and side swiped a dump truck that crossed the median,and i did not react in time to avoid this accident. i have filed for the florida lemon law because gm tells me it's only mirrors and we know about it so when there is a fix you will be notified. the 2006's have the cure!!! *nm | |||
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