- The problem
- Mobilityworks is recalling 133 my 2005-2006 ford e250, my 2000, 2004-2006 e350, my 2000, 2005 e450, my 2005-2006 gmc 2500, gmc 3500, and my 2006 dodge 2500 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "Platform lift systems for 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
- A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
- The fix
- Mobilityworks 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 mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.
Vehicle safety record
2005 GMC 3500 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2005 GMC 3500 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2008 for the equipment adaptive / mobility.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 3500 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2005 GMC 3500 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2005 GMC 3500 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
GMC 3500: every year compared
All 3500 years2005 GMC 3500 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 GMC 3500 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2005 GMC Envoy XL | 624 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2005 GMC Envoy Xuv | 624 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2005 GMC Envoy | 624 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2005 GMC Canyon | 113 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2005 GMC C5500 | 3 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2005 GMC C4500 | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2005 GMC C Series | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2005 GMC 3500
Does the 2005 GMC 3500 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 GMC 3500: equipment adaptive / mobility (October 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2005 GMC 3500 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2005 GMC 3500 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical GMC 3500 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which GMC 3500 years have the most complaints?
1994 (5), 1993 (3), 1996 (3). See every GMC 3500 year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 GMC 3500 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data