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2005 Chevrolet Avalanche Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche has 9 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche

Electrical
67
Powertrain
24
Other
23
Airbags
22
Steering
16
Brakes
13
Engine
9
Fuel System
9
Tires
7
Structure
4
Lights
3
Visibility
3

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 19, 2015ENGINECYLINDER HEADS CRACKED DUE TO POOR CASTING (KNOWN ISSUE BY GM). THIS LED TO COOLANT IN THE ENGINE CA...
Nov 18, 2014ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINRIGHT AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED THE TRANSMISSION WENT AND I HAD TO REBUILD IT. AT THE SHOP THE TECH...
Dec 7, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTRAVELING HOME FROM WORK ON THE INTERSTATE AT REGULATED SPEED (65MPH). AS I STARTED TO ACCELERATE TO...
Aug 12, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITYI HAVE A 2005 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE THAT THE DRIVER SIDE BLOWS HOT AND THE PASSENGER BLOWS COLD SPORAD...
Nov 20, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE WHICH WAS PURCHASED ON DECEMBER 31, 2007. SHE STATED ...
Feb 5, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHE BODY MOUNTS HAVE GONE OUT TWICE ON MY AVALANCE. *TR
Dec 8, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENTANYTIME I TURN THE AIR ON IN MY 2005 CHEVY AVALANCHE IT MAKES A HIGH PITCH SCREAMING SOUND. I HAVE H...
Aug 13, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGVIBRATION IN THE ENGINE AT 50-58 MPH, FOUND WATER IN IN TRANSMISSION. REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER AND...
Mar 15, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGON 3/15/05 THE NEW GTO OIL PUMP FAILED. RETURNED TO DEALER ON 3/16/05. ON 4/07/05 THE CAR WAS RETURN...

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