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2005 Chevrolet G3500

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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What to inspect

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  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Tires. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

Tires complaints

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160,000 miles · Oct 15, 2012
Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET G3500 EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH COMMERCIAL TA A/S TIRES, SIZE: LT245/75R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12T019000 (TIRES:TREAD/BELT). THE CONTACT WENT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE TIRES CHANGED BUT THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET G3500 EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH COMMERCIAL TA A/S TIRES, SIZE: LT245/75R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12T019000 (TIRES:TREAD/BELT). THE CONTACT WENT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE TIRES CHANGED BUT THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO FIRST PURCHASE THE TIRES AT FULL PRICE IN ORDER TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR A REIMBURSEMENT. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #10480119

Official recalls

2

09V273000 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Jul 14, 2009

WEST TEXAS REHABILIATION CENTER IS RECALLING 1 MY 2005 CHEVROLET G3500 VAN AND 1 MY 2006 FORD E-150 VAN EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy: WEST TEXAS 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 WEST TEXAS AT 1-325-793-3546.

09V274000 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Jul 14, 2009

WEST TEXAS REHABILIATION CENTER IS RECALLING 1 MY 2005 CHEVROLET G3500 VAN AND 1 MY 2006 FORD E-150 VAN EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy: WEST TEXAS 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 WEST TEXAS AT 1-325-793-3546.

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NHTSA investigations

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