2005 Chevrolet Avalanche Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche, 7% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Catastrophic brake failure because of four corroded brake lines. All four lines corroded in the bracket holding the lines to the driver side frame rail. I was driving the vehicle and when I attempted to apply the brakes there was initial resistance and then the brake pedal went straight to the floor. I attempted to apply the brakes again but the vehicle would not stop. I had to apply the parking brake to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10809980, filed 2015-12, 220,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate and the brakes failed to engage. The contact stated that the brake rotors overheated and produced steam. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10671796, filed 2015-01, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that the ABS system activated when he attempted to accelerate from a stop. As a result, he would lose power to the wheels and the wheels would not move. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The current mileage was 105,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10434736, filed 2011-11, 90,000 miles“When pressing the brake pedal the ABS light comes on. The truck slows but just prior to stopping the ABS feature activates and the brakes make an annoying grinding sound then stops.”
NHTSA complaint #10135718, filed 2005-09Related recalls
- 05V043000Feb 8, 2005Certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack…Covers: Chevrolet Avalanche 2004–2005, Silverado 2004–2005, GMC Savana 2004–2005 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 10113770Mar 24, 2015This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
- 10054261Sep 1, 2014Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: anytime hydraulic brake pipes assembly need replacing, pre-formed and pre-flared brake pipes are available, except rear axle crossover pipe. Model…
- 10113502Aug 26, 2013This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
- 10018591Sep 1, 2009Brake pedal assembly replacement bracket service kit. *tt updated 3/26/10.
- 10014986Feb 1, 2006Service stability message on, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0131, c0196, c0290 and/or c0292 set.
- 10017092Oct 24, 2005Service brake booster message.
- 10016554Sep 21, 2005Hoot or squeak type noise on rapid brake apply.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 18% |
| 2005 | 5 | 7% |
| 2004 | 42 | 25% |
| 2003 | 81 | 40% |
| 2002 | 200 | 45% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
21 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 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