Known Recalls

Model year record

2005 GMC Sierra 2500

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 159 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V519000

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Component
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Manufacturer
MOBILITY WORKS
Vehicles affected
133
Reported to NHTSA
2008-10-06
Owners notified
2008-10-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system3175,000 mi
Service brakes1958,196 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1540,000 mi
Steering1486,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1160,000 mi
Engine535,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system551,000 mi
Power train565,000 mi
Wheels565,000 mi
Air bags311,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel335,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip325,000 mi
Structure: body361,000 mi
Unknown or other35 mi
Vehicle speed control350,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling294,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system212,000 mi
Exterior lighting21,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission235,000 mi
Structure: frame and members278,000 mi
Tires293,918 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)150,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly178,000 mi
Equipment1136,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel14,800 mi
Fuel system, gasoline185,183 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings140,650 mi
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings178,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor178,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings142,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist11 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic11 mi
Steering: electric power assist system140,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system11 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump11 mi
Structure121,850 mi
Suspension165,000 mi
Suspension: front165,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm178,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1125,000 mi

The 2004 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2006 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.