Chevrolet G1500 2005
Model G1500 made in 2005 by Chevrolet got 3 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to digital instrument panel, power train and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding seat belts, structure. There was one recall concerning wheels .
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E106000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 130000 | 02/07/2008 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/17/2007 | 12/19/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060, shipped between january 23, 2006, and december 20, 2007, sold for light duty and medium duty trucks. the inboard retention nut used to maintain hub bearing assembly can loosen resulting in an abs light indication, noise, and/or wheel separation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Wheel separation can result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. the recall began on february 7, 2008. owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to replacement national, carquest wheel hub assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors or ford.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||
| 12/09/2008 | 48550 | 1 | |
| My cluster gauge (speedometer) on my 2005 chevy silverado is going crazy and it is dangerous to drive not knowing what speed you are going. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/12/2005 | 14709 | 4 | 06/01/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 express g1500. while taking the vehicle to firestone for regularly scheduled maintenance, the contact was informed that the tie rods needed to be replaced. she took her vehicle back to chevrolet and they made the replacement. the vehicle was taken to the dealer two more times within the past year to have the tie rods replaced. the manufacturer stated that the 20 inch tires on her vehicle were oversized and caused the tie rods to fail. as a result, the manufacturer would not replace the tie rods after the third repair. the tires are the original tires that were on the vehicle at the time of purchase. the failure mileage was 14,709 and current mileage was 45,000. received 12/12/07 64200. the consumer stated there is a jerk in the transmission when van is motion or slowing down. updated 12/12/07 *tr | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/12/2005 | 14709 | 4 | 06/01/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 express g1500. while taking the vehicle to firestone for regularly scheduled maintenance, the contact was informed that the tie rods needed to be replaced. she took her vehicle back to chevrolet and they made the replacement. the vehicle was taken to the dealer two more times within the past year to have the tie rods replaced. the manufacturer stated that the 20 inch tires on her vehicle were oversized and caused the tie rods to fail. as a result, the manufacturer would not replace the tie rods after the third repair. the tires are the original tires that were on the vehicle at the time of purchase. the failure mileage was 14,709 and current mileage was 45,000. received 12/12/07 64200. the consumer stated there is a jerk in the transmission when van is motion or slowing down. updated 12/12/07 *tr | |||