2005 Chevrolet Avalanche Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 13%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche, 13% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,500 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.
“Vehicle transmission slipped out of gear and slammed into what I assumed park in the middle of traffic in the middle of rush hour. Thank god nobody got hurt because had there been a vehicle ridding close to be they would have ran straight into me! This is clearly an safety issue that could've cause someones' life had I've been gooing at top speeds. Somebody needs to do something about this!”
NHTSA complaint #10515120, filed 2013-06, 103,567 miles“Purchased may 31, 2005. 39 mileage. $43,000.00. 8 months later the transmission started jerking. We took it to the dealer 6+ times and they said they couldn't find anything. Now at 75,000 miles it won't drive in d it has to be in 3, 2, 1 to drive. I have read 100's of complaint about transmissions in 2000-2010 models. Gm needs to take care of their customer transmission problem or design a better transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10489594, filed 2012-12, 10,698 miles“Right after the warranty expired the transmission went and I had to rebuild it. At the shop the techs told me it was due to cooling, and they installed a small cooler because they said the cooling was not sufficient.”
NHTSA complaint #10658896, filed 2014-11, 37,000 miles“On january 8th 2012, while pulling out of the church lot we heard a clunk noise. The transmission hot display came on. We made it home at a slower rate of speed and eventually the light went out. I called GM customer service when I got home. They didn't have any suggestions, but just asked if I was towing something at the time and other questions to which the answer was no. I took my Avalanche to the dealer the next day to get it checked. On the 9th, the service manager told me that 2nd and 4th gears were out. He said they would have to tear into it to find out if it could be repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10443635, filed 2012-01, 88,000 miles“The transmission began to shift hard. The answer from the dealer was need new transmission for $4500. Stated that the fluid sensor housing was cracked and the entire transmission needed replacement. Seemed a bit ridiculous for a two year old vehicle that towed nothing.”
NHTSA complaint #10669395, filed 2014-12, 54,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V055000Feb 14, 2005Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102…Covers: Chevrolet Avalanche 2005, Tahoe 2005, GMC Yukon 2005 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 10113664May 29, 2015This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow®.
- 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.
- 10112697Dec 27, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire…
- 10112681Dec 17, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a planetary gear whine noise in first and second gear. Technician…
- 10112600Nov 26, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised…
- 10112523Oct 30, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing…
- 10043185Nov 1, 2011Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer: some suvs and trucks are exhibiting a condition where by grinding/ratcheting type noise coming from automatic transmission when shifting into park…
- 10026804Oct 1, 2008Gmc: fluid leak from transmission oil cooler lines due to corrosion. All 2000-2006 light duty trucks equipped with the light duty automatic transmission.
- 10017464Jan 1, 2008Service 4wd light illuminated, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0374 set. *tt updated 10/05/07. *nj inspect wiring harness to transfer case speed sensors, replace wiring harness…
- 10017462Feb 1, 20064l60-e/4l65-e automatic transmission/torque converter clutch (tcc) shudder, water in transmission.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 8% |
| 2011 | 9 | 7% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 13 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 36% |
| 2005 | 9 | 13% |
| 2004 | 14 | 8% |
| 2003 | 14 | 7% |
| 2002 | 25 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
21 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsFuel system
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.
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