2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, 5% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The speedometer in my '05 avalanche stays at zero while driving or reads anywhere form 20-40 MPH slower than I am going. I was doing about 50 MPH on the freeway passing everyone (according to my speedometer) and passing everyone in sight. It felt a little fast so I turned on my GPS and realized I was going about 80 MPH. This is a major problem and GM needs to recall the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10249624, filed 2008-11, 45,000 miles“The gear shift indicator does not light up in the instrument pannel. Therefore you don't know vwhat gear you are in. I do understand there was a recall NHTSA campaign 05v055000 recall bagan on 02/14/2005”
NHTSA complaint #11064427, filed 2018-01, 200,000 miles“The passlock system that comes on the 2005 chevy avalanche can be bypassed by a pin hole in the drivers side key tumbler. Shuts off the system and interior items are accessible to thieves. A alternative security system has to be added to be secure. Chevy doesn't provide this. It has to be aftermarket.”
NHTSA complaint #10153082, filed 2006-03, 18,000 miles“(1) normal driving use - with limited usage of mid gate. (2) while raining water enters the cab through the mid gate, causing the carpet and matting to become soaked with water to the point that water pools on top of the carpet. This more than likely will result in the immediate rusting of the floor and possible growing of mold in the constantly wet carpet and matting. (3)dealership has replaced and seals on several location was well as added additional silicone, although no attempt at repair have been successful in slowing down or stopping the water.”
NHTSA complaint #10166694, filed 2006-08, 7,000 miles“Gear shift indicator does not always light. Has been an issue with other models but has never been recalled for this specific model. Don’t always know what gear you are in. Spare tire completely rusted out, unable to get down. Not sure if this is a recall issue but apparently common for this vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11566169, filed 2024-01Related service bulletins
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
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- 11019073May 30, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and…
- 11019072May 30, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and…
- 11014455Feb 20, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 11011782Dec 7, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads…
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- 11007743Sep 12, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 11008956Sep 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 11007208Sep 6, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 11 | 38% |
| 2012 | 15 | 94% |
| 2011 | 11 | 39% |
| 2010 | 1 | 17% |
| 2009 | 7 | 35% |
| 2008 | 7 | 19% |
| 2007 | 19 | 17% |
| 2006 | 3 | 8% |
| 2005 | 7 | 5% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsTires
8 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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