2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SEAT BELTS
3
2injuries
TIRES
3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
STEERING
2
1crashes
STRUCTURE
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
2fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
1fires
Total complaints26

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“When I normal drive under hood fire the vehicle burn out if you need more file or picture I can send mail my e mail address (xxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2018-08-05

“When I normal drive under hood fire the vehicle burn out if you need more file or picture I can send mail my e mail address (xxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2018-08-05

“When I normal drive under hood fire the vehicle burn out if you need more file or picture I can send mail my e mail address (xxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2018-08-05

“Bf goodrich tire dot be11 jd11 4012 lt 24.5/75 r16 120/1160 tire is bulging at center of treed, causing vehicle to jump and bounce, causing spring damage and severe vibration of vehicle at high speed..tire looks as if is going to blow out..”

TIRES · reported 2018-08-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet express 3500 equipped with kenda klever tires, size: lt225/75 r16. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the rear passenger side tire blew out. The tire was replaced with a spare. The contact was a mechanic who diagnosed that the tread separated. The tire was…”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2015-06-29

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2012-05-01

“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…”

WHEELS · reported 2012-05-01

“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…”

TIRES · reported 2012-05-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.