Chevrolet G3500 2005
Model G3500 made in 2005 by Chevrolet got 10 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic, tires. Technical service bulletines regarding seat belts, structure. There was one recall concerning equipment adaptive .
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V273000 | WEST TEXAS REHABILITATION CENTER | V (Vehicle) | 2 | 07/16/2009 | ODI | WEST TEXAS REHABILITATION CENTER | 07/14/2009 | 07/14/2009 | 571 | 403 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 09V274000 | WEST TEXAS REHABILITATION CENTER | V (Vehicle) | 2 | 07/16/2009 | ODI | WEST TEXAS REHABILITATION CENTER | 07/14/2009 | 07/14/2009 | 571 | 403 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 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 Summary | The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 05/04/2011 | 40409 | ||
| Brake line rubbing against frame on the front left side of van. lost of fluid and brake performance. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 10/15/2012 | 160000 | ||
| 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: 12t019000 (tires:tread/belt). the contact went to the dealer to have the tires changed but the dealer advised that the contact would have to first purchase the tires at full price in order to become eligible for a reimbursement. the tires were not replaced. the failure mileage was 160,000. the vin was not available. | |||
| 10/15/2012 | 160000 | ||
| 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: 12t019000 (tires:tread/belt). the contact went to the dealer to have the tires changed but the dealer advised that the contact would have to first purchase the tires at full price in order to become eligible for a reimbursement. the tires were not replaced. the failure mileage was 160,000. the vin was not available. kmj | |||
| 10/15/2012 | 160000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet 3500 equipped with bf goodrich commercial ta a/s lt245/75r16. the contact stated that he received a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 12t019000 (tires:tread/belt). the contact went to the dealer to change the tires but the dealer stated that the contact would have to first purchase the tires at full price and then he would get his money back two or three months later. the tires were not replaced. ap | |||