2005 Chevrolet Classic Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 51%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Chevrolet Classic, 51% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car would not start. The lights on the dash came on, but there was no ignition, no sound of the engine trying to start. I could here the fuel pump start and stop. It was a cool, damp morning. Later that day, the car started with no problem. This happened several times, until we started parking the car in the garage.”
NHTSA complaint #10654061, filed 2014-11, 151,371 miles“The anti-theft light comes on and the car will not start. I have to turn the key to the on position and wait 10 minutes and try to start the car. Normally I only need to do this once and it starts. This has occurred on average about 1 or 2 times each month.”
NHTSA complaint #10619400, filed 2014-08, 130,000 miles“I am having problems with the theft bypass system, on my 2005 chevy Classic. Several months ago, I received a recall notice in the mail. It was for the ignition key rotation. When I brought my car into the dealership, I told them that I was having problems with the car (suddenly) dying. I told them that it had died when I was on the freeway (twice), while driving on the city streets, and in my driveway. I was told that the recall would fix the problem. Unfortunately, the problem persists. This past friday, late in the evening, my car (suddenly) died in the middle of a busy intersection. …”
NHTSA complaint #11021186, filed 2017-09, 49,500 miles“The first time I had this issue at the end of last year, I was told I had to have the fuel pump replaced, which was not the issue come to find out. My Chevrolet Classic 2005 intermittently refused to start. The car would attempt to turn over but refuse. The theft system light would blink during this time. Most recently, the vehicle did this again but allowed my to start it fine for a week and a half but went back into not starting with the theft system light flashing. I thought, how is that, I own this vehicle I am the owner starting the ignition with the key? …”
NHTSA complaint #10594376, filed 2014-05, 120,000 miles“Theft system activated and the vehicle cut off while driving causing a serious safety concern, this has happened numerous times, GM recalled this vehicle under recall number 14350, all the dealership did was apply small two small key rings, this did nothing to alleviate the problem, when I called GM to complain that the ignition switch is the problem and they should be replaced at no cost to the owner, they said that there is no recall for this problem even though this appears to be the exact fix for this problem, I paid my mechanic to replace the ignition switch, I would like to be…”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 25 | 51% |
| 2004 | 28 | 70% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Classic
14 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Classic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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