2005 Chevrolet Express Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 157,530miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 Chevrolet Express, 9% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 157,530 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.
“The brakes on my vehicle were inspected at homewood Chevrolet in illinois and they did not need pads or anything, however, the brakes brakes release on their own when you are driving. There was a hydraulic recall and I never received any information..the headlights on my car also keep burning out within weeks of having them changed. The vehicle has some suspension issue as well. There was also a recall for that which I received no notice for.I have not moved since purchasing this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10667416, filed 2014-12, 115,060 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Express. The contact stated that while driving, the front passenger’s side tire started to wobble. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving, the headlights failed to operate without engaging the lever. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the bulbs were replaced; however, the high-beam headlights failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11487063, filed 2022-09, 200,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V530000Nov 7, 2005Certain conversion vans built on gmc/chevrolet chassis fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective…Covers: Chevrolet Express 2005, GMC Savana 2005
Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10129093Jan 24, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 7% |
| 2007 | 3 | 17% |
| 2005 | 2 | 9% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 9% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Express
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Express
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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