2005 Chevrolet Express 3500: problems, recalls and reliability

“2005 chevrolet express 3500. Parking brake cable on rear, drivers side, rubbing against side of tire. Tire rubs down until it breaks. Tire was totally shredded but I was able to slow and steer to side of road. New tire put on but they did not see the cable in the way or rubbing! I only saw it because I was looking under the car for a new metallic clanking noise (that is something else). My new tire was almost rubbed through after only 3 weeks. I pulled the cable way back into its retainer but the retainer is about 1.5 square inches and the cable is only 1/8 in so is not firmly held in place (only by some friction). If you have a chevy express, check your cable and tire. *tr”Owner report · Tires · May 2012

“This is a 29' motorhome, when towing in hills/mountains. Going down hill attempting to slow down the vehicle, the motorhome starts shaking throughout and the brakes become almost ineffective. The dealership service dept informed me the brakes are barely adequate to stop the motorhome without a trailer. The chevorlet g3500 has a towing ratings per the charts of 10000#. I was towing less than 5000#. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2009

“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet express 3500. The contact stated that the side door hinges were collecting moisture and causing them to rust, making the door inoperable. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the failure and the manufacturer advised that there were no recalls regarding the door hinges. The contact stated the rear side door does not open and could cause a major safety issue. The failure mileage as 184,000.”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2007

“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet express 15 passenger van. While driving 25mph there was a popping sound in the steering wheel when making a left turn. The steering box also separated from the frame. On 5/4/07, the dealer stated that the vehicle was operating normally. On 5/15/07 while driving 25 mph in a tunnel on a hill the vehicle began shaking out of control. The driver was forced to apply extreme pressure to the brakes; however, the vehicle crashed into the sidewalk inside the tunnel. There were no prior warnings. There were no injuries. The engine size, number of cylinders and purchase date were not available. The current and failure mileage were 2,300.”Owner report · Steering · May 2007

“I drive a 2005 3500 chevy express van that has a driver's side mirror that moves while driving at highway speeds. I took the van to the local dealer who stated they ordered and replaced the mirror. After picking up the van I noticed it was no different. I took it back and they told me there was nothing they could do. I feel this is a safety issue because at highway speeds it is difficult to see vehicles coming up beside me. I would like help in getting the problem solved. *jb”Owner report · Visibility · May 2006

“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet express 3500. The vehicle has a wood floor that shrinks and allows carbon monoxide to penetrate into the passenger compartment. The contact becomes nauseous while driving. The dealer stated that the failure was the manufacturer's responsibility; however, the manufacturer stated that they were not responsible because another company designed the vehicle. The contact also stated that the tires were wearing faster than normal, the transmission hesitates, and the vehicle shakes. The vehicle was purchased new in 2005 and the dealer has not offered any assistance. The current mileage was 50,000 and failure mileage was 125.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · May 2005

“2005 chevy express 3500 with defective fuel tank parts. Consumer stated that he smelled gas and then a few months later saw it. Mechanic determined it was the gas tank along with the gaskets that were defective. *kb the seal at the base of the valve was not correctly sealed. Rust was removed from the door hinge.*jb”Owner report · Structure · Jan 1901