2005 Chevrolet W3500

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Engine and engine cooling3
2. Electrical system1
3. Power train1

Latest complaints

• Sep 26, 2005NJ14,100 mi
  Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Control module · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings · Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
  Purchased 2005 equinox on 12/14/04 from crane chevrolet in clifton, nj. had a funny smell from under the hood. smell got worse. informed by an auto-garage that I needed a flush-shouldn't need a flush until about 30,000 miles. had approx. 14,000 miles. took it back to dealer. through internet…

  Purchased 2005 equinox on 12/14/04 from crane chevrolet in clifton, nj. had a funny smell from under the hood. smell got worse. informed by an auto-garage that I needed a flush-shouldn't need a flush until about 30,000 miles. had approx. 14,000 miles. took it back to dealer. through internet research found out there was a recall on the cooling system among other things. gm nor the dealership has not to date contacted me for this recall or any other recall on this vehicle. on (5/27/05) truck to service at the dealership informed service of recall notice I found on the internet. technician at the dealership checked his computer and said, "oh yeah, there IS a recall on the cooling system". they replaced cooling system had to leave truck for a hose to be ordered. Got the truck back-smell not as strong, but still there. told (by dealership-service area), it was a residue prior to cooling system replacement. short time elapsed smell getting stronger and noise (growling noise) from exhaust. again for service (at 17,083 miles on 7/8/05). they performed a flush. got truck back still had smell. On 9/13/05 at 21,272 miles back for service again, in addition to smell smoke coming out of my air conditioning/heating vents on the dash board and through the defrost vents across the front/bottom of my front windshield. The temperature needle marking over the middle red mark, indicating that the car was overheating. Service ran the car for 4 hours without antifreeze -replacing it with water. Deodorizer was placed inside the vents. 9/25/05 have the truck back still has odor and smoking from the vents. odor and smoking happens when the air conditioner IS on or off. also had the problem; truck IS in park position shifted to drive position and it went in reverse, this happened twice. truck has not start when I turn the ignition key this happened twice within the same instance. it turned on after the third try. this happened once. *jb

• Feb 10, 2005AL
  Engine and engine cooling

  Vehicle was traveling at 40 mph when all of a sudden it stalled unexpectedly. Manufacturer was contacted by owner.*ak *tc

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 11008956This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
• 11007208This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
• 11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
• 11006421GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.
• 11004761This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
• 11004557This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 11001321This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 11000576This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
• 11000162The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
• 10252735This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
• 10252163XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
• 10251890This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
• 10250775This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
• 10249590This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 10249579This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
• 10249011This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
• 10248444Vehicle Recalls
• 10247716J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
• 10247681Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
• 10247552This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
• 10247063A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
• 10247061J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
• 10246952Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10246951Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
• 10245951Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
• 10245950Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
• 10245395This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
• 10244274This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
• 10244200This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
• 10242843The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
• 10242262This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
• 10239102The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
• 10237841This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10235802This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
• 10235799This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
• 10234619This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 10234141This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
• 10234110This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
• 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

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