Chevrolet Express 2500 2005
Model Express 2500 made in 2005 by Chevrolet got 15 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, exterior lighting and latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and interior lighting. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 050604077 | 12/01/2005 | 10019582 | Lack of power lu3 engine) at high ambient temperatures only (if necessary, reprogram pcm with new service calibration).*ak | 03/30/2006 | |
| 3056 | 10010364 | Check engine light with a p0300 due to 2-4 cylinders misfiring on the same bank of the engine. *tt | 11/17/2004 | ||
| 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 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 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 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 05-02-32-008D | 06/01/2012 | 10044941 | General motors: diagnosing power steering concerns. in rare cases, customers may comment on a lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type of maneuvers. *js | 08/06/2012 | |
| 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 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 030309002 | 07/01/2007 | 030309002B | 10005181 | Rear leaf spring slap or clunk noise (replace spring inserts) *tt updated 10/18/07. *nj | 02/11/2004 |
| TIRES | |||||
| 05-02-32-008D | 06/01/2012 | 10044941 | General motors: diagnosing power steering concerns. in rare cases, customers may comment on a lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type of maneuvers. *js | 08/06/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 02/12/2008 | 1 | ||
| 2005 chevrolet express with seatbelt and airbag failure. consumer states that when the accident occurred the seatbelt did not retract and the airbags did not deploy. consumer would like to know if similar accidents have occurred. *kb (lawyer wrote in on behalf of client). *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 02/15/2010 | 105000 | 1 | |
| The headlight switch is faulty...works intermittently. *tr | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
| 11/17/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Last year passanger 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 | |||
| 01/19/2007 | 26000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet express van. the contact stated that hinges on the clam shell doors on the passenger are defective. the doors have been hard to open and now they freeze up on occasion. the dealer was contacted and stated that there was a recall but his vin was not included and repairs would be at the owners expense. the failure and current mileage is approximately 26,000. rd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/22/2007 | 45000 | 1 | 12/31/2004 |
| The left front wheel bearing came apart with only 45,000 miles on the vehicle. i was on i-40 in a 70 mph zone i was very lucky that the van did not roll over. *tr | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 02/12/2008 | 1 | ||
| 2005 chevrolet express with seatbelt and airbag failure. consumer states that when the accident occurred the seatbelt did not retract and the airbags did not deploy. consumer would like to know if similar accidents have occurred. *kb (lawyer wrote in on behalf of client). *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 12/22/2007 | 45000 | 1 | 12/31/2004 |
| The left front wheel bearing came apart with only 45,000 miles on the vehicle. i was on i-40 in a 70 mph zone i was very lucky that the van did not roll over. *tr | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 12/20/2004 | 2 | 10/06/2004 | |
| New 2005 chevy express cargo van 3/4 ton. bridgestone tire 245 75 16. no traction and poor steering and stopping capabilities during any amount of snow on roads. *ak | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 11/17/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Last year passanger 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 | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | SOUTHBRIDGE | 01566 | KNIGHT CHEVROLET | 508 764 4356 |
| NC | CLAREMONT | 28610 | CAROLINA COACH AND CAMPER | 828-459-9790 |