- The problem
- On certain motor home and truck chassis equipped with general motors 8.1L v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
- The risk
- In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. The recall began on september 1, 2006. Owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Workhorse P32 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 Workhorse P32 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (2). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2006 for the engine and engine cooling. For comparison, the 2004 has 2 and the 2006 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical P32 year, for its age
#362 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Workhorse P32 problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2005 Workhorse P32 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
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2005 Workhorse P32
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I have had nothing but issues with the brakes. I have replaced the abs sensor twice. The brakes suddenly just go to the floor sometimes. Today I was driving mostly on highways then I got off and the abs light came on. Then I saw smoke so I stopped and looked and there was a fire in the brakes area on my driver side front tire. There was flames shooting up 12 inches. After distinguishing the fire and letting the wheel cool off I took the tire off to inspect it and discovered that the abs sensor caught on fire. *Tr
In motion the brakes are sticking, press down sticks have to manuall pull up the brake pedal
Workhorse P32: every year compared
All P32 years2005 Workhorse P32 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Workhorse P32 | 2 | 1 | D | |
| 2005 Workhorse W22 | 21 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Workhorse W20 | 3 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Workhorse W21 | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Workhorse P3500 | 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 Workhorse P32
Does the 2005 Workhorse P32 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Workhorse P32: engine and engine cooling (June 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Workhorse P32?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (2).
How many complaints has the 2005 Workhorse P32 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 12, 2019 and the latest on June 23, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Workhorse P32 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 38 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Workhorse P32 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 Workhorse P32 years have the most complaints?
2004 (2), 2005 (2). See every Workhorse P32 year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Workhorse P32 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