2005 Chevrolet Avalanche Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 15%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche, 15% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,750 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was on the highway at cruising speed and I happened to look down and my dit says service air bags and shortly after onstar calls me asking if everything was alright. I did some research and got LED in many different directions saying there was a recall for air bag sensors and also recall in the t connector in the ds kick panel.”
NHTSA complaint #10585072, filed 2014-04, 127,000 miles“Went to start my vehicle and it flashed service airbag. Took it to the GM dealer and they say its the left front impact sensor. I have heard that this is a common issue for these vehicles and think that this being a safety issue, should be covered by the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10501069, filed 2013-03, 86,019 miles“Was driving home on the highway and swerved hitting the divider with the front left corner of vehicle. The seatbelts did not hold me in my seat and my head shattered through the window striking the street light lamp. Airbags also did not deploy meanwhile I was on the highway going about 57mph. The injuries were drastic including partial amputation of my ear, I was in a coma for a few week, 3 skull fractures, tbi, brain bleeding and the list of injuries continue to grow!”
NHTSA complaint #10648483, filed 2014-10, 121,000 miles“Service airbag light has been on since 2006, which was about 6 month after I purchased the vehicle. I took it to the shop three times while it was under warranty. Each time they fixed it to where the light went off for a month or so, and it soon came back on. The light hasn't been off since. After reading all of the other 2005 chevy Avalanche issues people are having, I guess I should count my blessings. Hope I don't ever need an airbag!”
NHTSA complaint #10381655, filed 2011-02, 29,000 miles“Service airbag came on went to dealer and they could not find any error code or problem. Wanted to replace airbag, harness, wiring harness $2700.00. After searching internet found over 5,000 other GM vehicle owners with same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10387888, filed 2011-03, 93,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10013456Feb 1, 2006Supplemental inflatable restraint (sir) light on, diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) b0026 and/or b004. To include 2003-2006 chevrolet/gmc full size pickup and utility models.
- 10013523Apr 21, 2005Sir light on steady after bulb test and no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 22 | 27% |
| 2012 | 6 | 17% |
| 2011 | 55 | 43% |
| 2010 | 53 | 48% |
| 2009 | 41 | 54% |
| 2008 | 132 | 51% |
| 2007 | 225 | 60% |
| 2006 | 1 | 9% |
| 2005 | 11 | 15% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 14 | 7% |
| 2002 | 22 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
21 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology