2005 Chevrolet Avalanche Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,262miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche, 4% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,262 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 rear window molding broke due to unknown reasons leaving sharp jagged edges that my son cut his hands on. After reading in other blogs, this rear window molding separation problem in the Chevrolet Avalanche is a common wide spread problem. People have had water leak in to their vehicles causing premature and costly rust, mold, and rot problems. This is a design flaw and should be taken care of by general motors..”
NHTSA complaint #10513413, filed 2013-05, 86,524 miles“I have a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche that the driver side blows hot and the passenger blows cold sporadically. I have read that many people have had this same exact problem. I have only owned the vehicle a few months at it has happened approximately 4 times already. I will have to replace one of the actuators to repair. This should be a recall as it is a widespread problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10348950, filed 2010-08“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated the blower for the climate control malfunctioned. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer who stated there was no recall. The contact did not have the blower repaired. The contact stated the air conditioner does not work during hot weather. The failure mileage was 68,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10408499, filed 2011-06, 68,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10114309Oct 23, 2014This informational bulletin explains how to care for wiper blades.
- 10112382Oct 1, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass…
- 10043918Apr 1, 2012Gm: blower inoperative after control module replacement. This may occur if the speed is set to any speed position, except for low, when the key is turned off. Upon nest key up…
- 10018623Jan 9, 2006Front hvac blower inoperative.
- 10018566Jan 6, 2006Front blower inoperative stay running during low ambient temperature.
- 10017277Nov 1, 2005Unwanted operation of rear windows.
- 10017149Oct 26, 2005Sunroof stuck open or will not close fully.
- 10017132Oct 25, 2005Blower motor inoperative at low ambient temperatures.
- 10017123Oct 25, 2005Service vme-outside rear view mirror inoperative.
- 10016529Sep 20, 2005Service vme - outside rearview mirror vibration.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
21 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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