2005 Chevrolet Avalanche electrical system problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The speedometer sticks at a speed and will drop to the 6 o'clock position. This is a know issue among owners but gm nor the dealerships are willing to acknowledge or fix it. This is the second issue with my vehicle that gm is not willing to fix or take responsibility. I will never purchase another…”
filed Mar 13, 2015
“After and during rain the seat warmers continually turn on over and over for several days. Its been happening since about 40,000 miles right after expiration. *tr”
filed Nov 18, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Avalanche years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avalanche | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 Avalanche | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 Avalanche | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 Avalanche | 8 | 7% |
| 2009 Avalanche | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 Avalanche | 21 | 8% |
| 2007 Avalanche | 24 | 6% |
| 2004 Avalanche | 60 | 36% |
| 2003 Avalanche | 42 | 21% |
| 2002 Avalanche | 17 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.