2005 Chevrolet Express Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 Chevrolet Express, 4% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,900 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.
“When the brakes were applied the vehicle shifted into 3rd gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they could not find the cause of the problem. This happened nine times in 2900 miles.”
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 15% |
| 2020 | 9 | 53% |
| 2019 | 4 | 50% |
| 2018 | 4 | 36% |
| 2016 | 1 | 7% |
| 2014 | 1 | 7% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 3 | 25% |
| 2010 | 2 | 13% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 3 | 21% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 2 | 17% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 6 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 13% |
| 2001 | 3 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 7 | 10% |
| 1997 | 6 | 21% |
| 1996 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Express
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
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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