2005 Chevrolet Express 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 40%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Chevrolet Express 1500, 40% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,400 miles. 1 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 traveling down a hill at about 35-40 MPH. When the ABS system kicked in for some reason and the brakes went stiff and I could barely stop. Mechanic said wheel sensor, it was changed and I have the same problem. The ABS kicks in at the worst times when you are slowing down coming to an intersection the brakes go stiff. Almost got killed.”
NHTSA complaint #10521963, filed 2013-06, 157,200 miles“I own a 2005 Chevrolet EXPRESS 1500 v6 and while driving to my house from work I lost all brakes due to a brake line failure, the two hydraulic brake hoses that are attached to the master cylinder are in contact with another metallic brake hose under them, by rubbing together for four years caused the hoses to wear and rupture and nearly caused a crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10358952, filed 2010-10, 53,800 miles“1) total brake failure while driving 2) both brake lines ruptured at flexible section below master cylinder. 3) replaced all brake lines, refilled system and bled system.”
NHTSA complaint #10265293, filed 2009-04, 47,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet EXPRESS 1500. The contact was traveling 25 MPH when the brakes were applied and they would not respond. The contact was forced through a red traffic light and attempted to shift into a lower gear. The vehicle did not stop until driving over a curve and coming to a stop. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic where it was discovered that one of the hoses of the master cylinder failed. The mechanic advised that there were two hoses that were running together abnormally and the friction caused the hose to collapse. The failure and current mileage was 53,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10359044, filed 2010-10, 53,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Express 1500
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Express 1500
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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