2005 Chevrolet AVALANCHE - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche has a mixed safety rating based on available data. The front crash ratings are average with a driver side rating of 3 and a passenger side rating of 4 out of 5. The rollover rating is also average with a score of 3 out of 5. Unfortunately, side crash ratings and overall safety ratings are not available. This model comes with updated Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which is an optional feature that enhances vehicle stability and control on the road. However, it does not have Forward Collision Warning or Lane Departure Warning systems, which could help prevent accidents caused by driver error.

There have been a considerable number of complaints filed for this vehicle, totaling 205. Additionally, there have been six recalls issued, indicating potential safety issues that needed addressing by the manufacturer. It is important to stay informed about these recalls and address any safety concerns promptly to ensure the well-being of both the driver and passengers.

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Complaint Count

205

Recall Count

6

Investigation Count

0

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2005 Chevrolet Avalanche w/SAB; w/updated ESC Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche w/SAB; w/updated ESC

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Optional
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2005 Chevrolet Avalanche w/SAB; w/updated ESC Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche w/SAB; w/updated ESC Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2013 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 3 Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 4 Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2013 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2013 Score
Rollover Rating 3 3
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated

Complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet AVALANCHE

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"the shift lever position indicator located in the instrument panel cluster does not illuminate therefore, i don't know what gear the vehicle is in. it seems like a safety issue to me. it occurs when i start the vehicle, am moving and when the headlights are on."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2019-03-10
Complaint:
"the shift lever position indicator does not illuminate. the odometer does not show current speed ( miles per hour .) the abs sensor doesn't work."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2017-10-12
Complaint:
"the fan motor control relay and connector short circuited and burned up. the location of this relay is behind and slightly below the glove box. general motors issued a service bulletin special coverage adjustment bulletin no 11046 for this problem, however it was only valid in canada, not the united states."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2018-02-11
Complaint:
"the speedometer sticks at a speed and will drop to the 6 o'clock position. this is a know issue among owners but gm nor the dealerships are willing to acknowledge or fix it. this is the second issue with my vehicle that gm is not willing to fix or take responsibility. i will never purchase another gm vehicle again. *tr"
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2015-07-12
Complaint:
"after and during rain the seat warmers continually turn on over and over for several days. its been happening since about 40,000 miles right after expiration. *tr"
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2015-06-11
Complaint:
"the speedometer does not track with the speed of the vehicle properly. it does not reset to zero when the truck stops, and can have the needle exceed the maximum speed shown. *tr"
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2007-06-09
Complaint:
"the speedometer stopped working at approximately 85000 miles. this is a known problem with 2005 avalanches but for some reason this vin was not included in the recall. *tr"
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2012-01-06
Complaint:
"speedometer stopped working completely. it had been working fine when i last drove it. but when i started driving within the next 3-4 hours i noticed it was not reading the speed at all. all the other gauges on the cluster were working properly. when talking to the dealership about this problem they stated it wasn't a simple fix and could cost me above $500, they couldn't give me an estimate of how much it would cost. .after reviewing the complaints listed on this website, this seems to be a manufacturers defect. many other owners of this same vehicle have had the same complaint and its rare that it functions properly in any of the vehicles. even though my vehicle is over the warranty period i believe that the manufacturer should stand behind their work and correct this problem. a recall is definitely in order. *tr"
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2012-02-12
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet avalanche. the contact stated that the speedometer and fuel gauge failed. the rpm gauges became stuck and the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was determined that the instrument cluster failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 68,000."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2014-08-07
Complaint:
"speedometer went out. bought gps to keep up with speed. dealer would not fix problem. then, oil pressure, water temp also stopped working. come to find out, gm used defective stepper motors on instrument cluster from 02 - 07 i believe it was, not sure. i have had 1 speeding ticket and they tagged on wreckless driving for 20 mph over limit. i have been a dedicated gm owner my entire life. don't think i will by one again. seems to me they would want to do what they can to keep there customers, instead, they are running them away. i have know more loyalty for them at this point. i have a 2005 chevy avalanche z71 absolutely love the truck but it has to go. hummm...toyota maybe, dodge so many choices. buy america, save america....bull crap. i'd better hush... *tr"
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2010-03-01

Recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet AVALANCHE

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"certain sport utility vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock and transmission braking effect." under certain vehicle starting conditions, the shift lever position indicator located in the instrument panel cluster may not illuminate. if the shift lever position indicator does not illuminate, the driver may not know which gear the vehicle is in."
Consequence:
THE VEHICLE MAY MOVE IN AN UNINTENDED DIRECTION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY TO OTHERS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Component(s) Involved: POWER TRAIN > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR
Date of incident: 2005-02-14

CHEVROLET Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

CHEVROLET ranks 2 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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