Does the 2005 Chevrolet 3500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet 3500, the most recent reported on August 3, 2009 (Equipment adaptive/mobility). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet 3500?

There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2005 Chevrolet 3500.

2005 Chevrolet 3500 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Chevrolet 3500.

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Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2005 Chevrolet 3500 recalls

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA campaign 09V325000 · reported August 3, 2009 · QUALITY VANS · 14 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Quality vans is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 vans manufactured between august 2005 and november 2007, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
The risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix: Quality vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or quality vans at 1-480-464-7007.

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA campaign 09V326000 · reported August 3, 2009 · QUALITY VANS · 8 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Quality vans is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2006 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
The risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix: Quality vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or quality vans at 1-480-464-7007.

3500 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2005	2	0	0	0
2006	3	0	0	0
2007	1	0	0	0
2008	1	0	0	0

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Questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet 3500 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet 3500, the most recent reported on August 3, 2009 (Equipment adaptive/mobility). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet 3500?: There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2005 Chevrolet 3500.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026.