Chevrolet Express 1500 2005
Model Express 1500 made in 2005 by Chevrolet got 18 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. 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 | |||||
| 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 | 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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 020526001B | 01/01/2005 | 020526001C | 10006115 | Rear parking brake shoe retaining spring clip service kit for drum-in-hat (dih) equipped vehicles. *tt update. *tt | 04/16/2004 |
| 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 | |
| TIRES - BEAD | |||||
| 030310001 | 01/01/2008 | 030310001D | 10000959 | Tire slowly goes flat and/or excessive wheel vibration caused by bead splits (replace wheels with new heavy duty rim version) *tt *ar updated 4/11/08. *nj | 04/09/2003 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 12/12/2010 | 235000 | ||
| The airbags in my express 1500 did not deploy after i skidded out on a highway to avoid a 18 wheeler.the van was totaled so nothing was done to correct it but with no airbars it led to a broken shoulder and some ribs from the steering wheel.i hit the jersey barrrier going directly straght at it at about 50-60mph. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
| 11/09/2009 | 31185 | 1 | 11/28/2006 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet express 1500. while driving 65 mph the vehicle began to vibrate. next the abs light had illuminated on the instrument control panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the transfer case was replaced. the current and failure mileages were 28000. updated 01/05/10. *lj the consumer stated the vehicle broke down 20 minutes away from home. the brakes locked up and the vehicle made a loud noise. the consumer was informed the seal failed on the transfer case which caused all the fluids to into the transmission. updated 01/05/10. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 53000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet express 1500. the contact was traveling 25 mph and when they tried to stop for a light the brakes failed. after running through the light the contact tried shifting to a lower gear and eventually jump a curve before the vehicle was stopped. the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic and stated one of the hoses on the master cylinder went out. there are two hoses that rub together and the friction caused to collapse. the failure mileage and current mileages was 53000.rl | |||
| 10/02/2010 | 53800 | ||
| I own a 2005 chevrolet express 1500 v6 and while driving to my house from work i lost all breaks due to a break line failure, the two hydraulic break hoses that are attached to the master cylinder are in contact with another metallic break hose under them, by rubbing together for four years caused the hoses to wear and rupture and nearly caused a crash. | |||
| 03/15/2009 | 47000 | 1 | |
| 1) total brake failure while driving 2) both brake lines ruptured at flexible section below master cylinder. 3) replaced all brake lines, refilled system and bled system. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 01/03/2006 | 0 | 08/27/2005 | |
| I am concerned about the field of vision provided by the mirrors on my van. i have owned three full sized vans since 1995, and have never had this problem before. my concern is with the style and size of the exterior mirrors. most full size van manufacturers have horizontal mirrors, but chevy opted for a vertical that has cut down on the peripheral vision field of the driver. this concerns me greatly as i perceive it to be a safety hazard especially when trying to merge onto a freeway, and keeping abreast of approaching traffic from the rear of the van. the reduced peripheral vision has caused a number of near miss collisions. i have had the van since august 2005, and have tried numerous mirror configurations to improve the situation to no avail. the mirrors as designed do not provide the peripheral vision that i had with my 2000 dodge van that had horizontal mirrors. i have even tried the suggested mirror adjustment techniques on mygmlink.com to no avail. i have expressed my concerns to the manufacture, but they continue to refer me to their customer service department even when i've asked to speak to someone in engineering or design. | |||