'05 issues
Tech Contributor
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 12,094
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
My car is a late 05 and has had zero issues aside from a shifting problem after I swapped to a stronger clutch. It was a shifter alignment issue that I caused. My power upgrades promted a level 4 transmission but the shifter while it never has an issue going into first now, seems to not like reverse. I will get a better shifter and revise my opinion at that time.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 573
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From: Stafford VA
51K miles on my 05 A4 Z51 built Dec 04:
1 DRL replaced under warranty, dealer gave me the bulb and I replaced it.
Transparent top squeaks fixed by me with heat shrink on the pins.
Squeaky drivers window fixed by me with grease on the track.
AC charge reduced from 1.4 lbs to 1.1 lbs, now blows 57° in 100° weather with no cycling.
Trunk release button has a mind of its own but I don't use it often enough to fool with it.
21mpg in mixed driving with almost 15K miles between oil changes according to the DIC and not a drop burned in between. This has been, by far, the best commuter car I've ever owned.
1 DRL replaced under warranty, dealer gave me the bulb and I replaced it.
Transparent top squeaks fixed by me with heat shrink on the pins.
Squeaky drivers window fixed by me with grease on the track.
AC charge reduced from 1.4 lbs to 1.1 lbs, now blows 57° in 100° weather with no cycling.
Trunk release button has a mind of its own but I don't use it often enough to fool with it.
21mpg in mixed driving with almost 15K miles between oil changes according to the DIC and not a drop burned in between. This has been, by far, the best commuter car I've ever owned.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 12,094
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
For those with the trunk release button issue, you can relapce it or clean it out and put it back in with electric tape wrapped around the outside of the button to prevent dirt from getting into it. I had to do this 3 months after getting the car and it never happened again. I cleaned the existing button. This was a write-up by a forum member complete with pictures 2 1/2 years ago.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 505
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From: StatenIsland New York
GM= Clueless
z51 conv. a4 . brakes suck. power steering noises. radio static.dead battery syndrom. I wold be happy when GM calls me up on the phone and told me John Ventura we are going to refund you 12,000 dollars for the problems we gave you .... I will never buy a gm product again nor my kid s and their kids . FU gm
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 11,549
Likes: 27
From: Southampton NJ
z51 conv. a4 . brakes suck. power steering noises. radio static.dead battery syndrom. I wold be happy when GM calls me up on the phone and told me John Ventura we are going to refund you 12,000 dollars for the problems we gave you .... I will never buy a gm product again nor my kid s and their kids . FU gm
CF Senior Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 3,262
Likes: 21
From: Palm City Florida
My 05 has been great. Replaced rear clutch plates, telescopic steering wheel connection was loose and rear deck compartment doors didn't close tightly.
No complaints about this first year model.
No complaints about this first year model.
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 314
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2005 convertible built late January 2005, museum delivery, manual transmission, Z51, no other options. Have added after market tunnel plate and Corsa sport exhaust. Only problems so far have been poor alignment from factory fixed by dealer, chatter in rear end fixed by dealer per TSB (replace differential fluid/additive, figure eights), trunk lid rubbing against tonneau also fixed by dealer, top chafing in spots which I have ignored as top is usually down unless it is raining. I have been reluctant to allow anyone to mess with the top because it is so well sealed-no wind noise or leaks. Almost 23000 miles, really very few problems. Overal, very pleased with car. BTW, I live in Chattanooga, TN. Have you considered purchasing the GMPP? They ain't cheap, but it might help you sleep better.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 791
Likes: 2
From: Stafford Virginia
I think I win for the most issues...
1. Replaced Steering position sensor.
2. 2 Rear ends replaced and the current one resealed twice.
3. 3 Tops and 1 repair.
4. Blew 2 coil packs
5. Seat repostions from memory setting on an occassional basis.
6. Brake sqeal
7. Power Steering leak
8. Shifter rattle
9. Replaced all remote sensors and key fobs.
10. Replaced battery
11. Replaced Starter
12. Replaced Alternator
13. Broke drivers side half shaft
14. Telescoping steering stopped working
15. Drivers door doesn't automatically unlock most of the time.
16. Had the HVAC controls replaced
17. Had to have the wobbly Harmonic balancer replaced
18. Replaced both front 02 sensors due to heater failures.
19. Currently Stuck in Third Gear!!! Dont know why yet...
I also lemon law'd this car and recived a 11,800. settlement and kept the car. I have almost 50,000 miles on the car now.
As with any first year model Vette purchase, you just have to take it "One day at a time". I also own an 84' that I'm still working through issues on, you'd think I would of learned...
Updated:12/8/2008
2. 2 Rear ends replaced and the current one resealed twice.
3. 3 Tops and 1 repair.
4. Blew 2 coil packs
5. Seat repostions from memory setting on an occassional basis.
6. Brake sqeal
7. Power Steering leak
8. Shifter rattle
9. Replaced all remote sensors and key fobs.
10. Replaced battery
11. Replaced Starter
12. Replaced Alternator
13. Broke drivers side half shaft
14. Telescoping steering stopped working
15. Drivers door doesn't automatically unlock most of the time.
16. Had the HVAC controls replaced
17. Had to have the wobbly Harmonic balancer replaced
18. Replaced both front 02 sensors due to heater failures.
19. Currently Stuck in Third Gear!!! Dont know why yet...
I also lemon law'd this car and recived a 11,800. settlement and kept the car. I have almost 50,000 miles on the car now.
As with any first year model Vette purchase, you just have to take it "One day at a time". I also own an 84' that I'm still working through issues on, you'd think I would of learned...
Updated:12/8/2008
Last edited by Isaiah48; Dec 8, 2008 at 12:04 PM.
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 57,408
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From: queensbury ny
1. roof delamination (replaced before it blew off)
2. belt squeal associated with loose harmonic ballancer (on-going issue)
3. trunk release button at rear of car will not work
4. lumbar and side bolster switches failed on driver's seat
5. Nav. DVD will not eject (and still will not play MP3s after updated firmware)
6. L shapped restraining bracket by firewall on passenger's side fell out
7. front turn/daytime running lights melted wiring harness and stopped working
8. finish on interior door release buttons and ignition swith chipping
9. vinyl on glove box tearing on right edge
10. dead battery
11. oil leak near bell housing
12. fluid leak between transimission and rear end
13. steering wheel keeps shifting (center shifts to about 11 o'clock postion)
14. HUD clear lens turned white at bend/curve in plastic
2. belt squeal associated with loose harmonic ballancer (on-going issue)
3. trunk release button at rear of car will not work
4. lumbar and side bolster switches failed on driver's seat
5. Nav. DVD will not eject (and still will not play MP3s after updated firmware)
6. L shapped restraining bracket by firewall on passenger's side fell out
7. front turn/daytime running lights melted wiring harness and stopped working
8. finish on interior door release buttons and ignition swith chipping
9. vinyl on glove box tearing on right edge
10. dead battery
11. oil leak near bell housing
12. fluid leak between transimission and rear end
13. steering wheel keeps shifting (center shifts to about 11 o'clock postion)
14. HUD clear lens turned white at bend/curve in plastic
2)recalled
3) been discussed-dirt gets under there-pretty easy fix.
4) warranty
5)warranty
6)not a clue-but-warranty!
7)warranty
8)warranty
9) WARRANTY
10)possible DBS-reflash out now for it.warranty.
11) warranty
12) WARRANTY
13)WARRANTY
14)warranty-or the sun hitting it at certain angles.
Bought my '05 Vert in September 05, new. Only problem has been need to reflash for DBS. Otherwise 100% reliable.
Except,I haven't even had DBS.Just a creaky glass roof,tsb for shims,and a temperamental radio.
Last edited by not08crmanymore; Aug 8, 2007 at 12:06 PM.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 356
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From: Lakeland Florida
o5 A4, 14k miles now, daily driver.
*Had roof reglued (no noise prior or after)under recall
*fuel door nag wouldn't go away, and dealer replaced the pgm (computer ?) to fix that
*been in twice for rear hatch button sticking, and I have never been able to get it open as per the thread somewhere here, but found using a garden hose at pressure works just fine to clean it
*been in twice for radio cutting out when passenger door opened and closed, dealer never did anything to fix it tho, and I found that shutting down ignition and opening and closing the door resets it.
*Going in this week to check out front end clunking noises on slow speed turns...something loose ?
Love this car ! Unless the next one is built in China, I'll buy it.
*Had roof reglued (no noise prior or after)under recall
*fuel door nag wouldn't go away, and dealer replaced the pgm (computer ?) to fix that
*been in twice for rear hatch button sticking, and I have never been able to get it open as per the thread somewhere here, but found using a garden hose at pressure works just fine to clean it
*been in twice for radio cutting out when passenger door opened and closed, dealer never did anything to fix it tho, and I found that shutting down ignition and opening and closing the door resets it.
*Going in this week to check out front end clunking noises on slow speed turns...something loose ?
Love this car ! Unless the next one is built in China, I'll buy it.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 8,824
Likes: 3
From: The left Coast
St. Jude Donor '08
I have an '05 built in January 2005 with 14k on the clock. I drive the **** out of it and have had no issue. No leaks or problems at all. It is not a daily driver, just a toy. I'm sorry you've had so many issues.
I have made several mods
Ported intake
Ported throttle body
Vararam intake
American racing headers
DTE Phase II 4.10 reared
Next week:
Heads and cam package
Borla mufflers
I have made several mods
Ported intake
Ported throttle body
Vararam intake
American racing headers
DTE Phase II 4.10 reared
Next week:
Heads and cam package
Borla mufflers
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 260
Likes: 1
From: Central FL
Things were going so well but now...
It had been so long since my '05 has given me any issues but now it's acting up again. Its like there are gremlins in the electrical system.
1. the doors only ssem to open when the feel like it. Passenger door seems worse than drivers and trunk works great almost all the time. I change the battery in the FOB and can be holding it virtually against the door and the darn thing still will not open
2. on rare occasions the HVAC will not turn on and on one occasion the defog funciton would not shut off
3. the radio, oh that balsted nav radio is the biggest piece of... I've had 3 different units installed and gave up. It seems to get hung up and will not let me turn it off, adjust the volume, or change the source (CD/XM/etc...)
Item 1 on this list is buggin me the most right now. I've found a few posts about the RCDLR (Remote Control Door Lock Receiver) having issues and I am interested to hear if anyone else has input that might help me reduce the labor cost of diagnosing this issue.
1. the doors only ssem to open when the feel like it. Passenger door seems worse than drivers and trunk works great almost all the time. I change the battery in the FOB and can be holding it virtually against the door and the darn thing still will not open
2. on rare occasions the HVAC will not turn on and on one occasion the defog funciton would not shut off
3. the radio, oh that balsted nav radio is the biggest piece of... I've had 3 different units installed and gave up. It seems to get hung up and will not let me turn it off, adjust the volume, or change the source (CD/XM/etc...)
Item 1 on this list is buggin me the most right now. I've found a few posts about the RCDLR (Remote Control Door Lock Receiver) having issues and I am interested to hear if anyone else has input that might help me reduce the labor cost of diagnosing this issue.
Last edited by boz524; Nov 27, 2008 at 09:39 PM.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 265
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From: Washington
My 05 was built 03/05. I'm owner #2. I have 37,500 Miles on it
Diff. Fluid changed 2 times with new clutch pack
"Service the "Active Handling: Replaced the "YAW" sensor
Other than the above items I've had no problems with it and I enjoy driving it. The Chevy Dealership that I take it to have been very good with the car and myself. I never had any problems with them. I bought the GM extended warrenty and have not used it as yet and hope I don't have to. Hope you get the "Bugs" out
Diff. Fluid changed 2 times with new clutch pack
"Service the "Active Handling: Replaced the "YAW" sensor
Other than the above items I've had no problems with it and I enjoy driving it. The Chevy Dealership that I take it to have been very good with the car and myself. I never had any problems with them. I bought the GM extended warrenty and have not used it as yet and hope I don't have to. Hope you get the "Bugs" out
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 7,610
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*Did get a "check gas cap" message on DIC. Replaced cap, message went away. 1 week later message returned. Had tuner remove the message via software. Although irritating for a couple days, I don't consider this much of an issue.
Sorry you've had so many problems with yours
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 53,516
Likes: 77
From: Arizona
It had been so long since my '05 has given me any issues but now it's acting up again. Its like there are gremlins in the electrical system.
1. the doors only ssem to open when the feel like it. Passenger door seems worse than drivers and trunk works great almost all the time. I change the battery in the FOB and can be holding it virtually against the door and the darn thing still will not open
2. on rare occasions the HVAC will not turn on and on one occasion the defog funciton would not shut off
3. the radio, oh that balsted nav radio is the biggest piece of... I've had 3 different units installed and gave up. It seems to get hung up and will not let me turn it off, adjust the volume, or change the source (CD/XM/etc...)
Item 1 on this list is buggin me the most right now. I've found a few posts about the RCDLR (Remote Control Door Lock Receiver) having issues and I am interested to hear if anyone else has input that might help me reduce the labor cost of diagnosing this issue.
1. the doors only ssem to open when the feel like it. Passenger door seems worse than drivers and trunk works great almost all the time. I change the battery in the FOB and can be holding it virtually against the door and the darn thing still will not open
2. on rare occasions the HVAC will not turn on and on one occasion the defog funciton would not shut off
3. the radio, oh that balsted nav radio is the biggest piece of... I've had 3 different units installed and gave up. It seems to get hung up and will not let me turn it off, adjust the volume, or change the source (CD/XM/etc...)
Item 1 on this list is buggin me the most right now. I've found a few posts about the RCDLR (Remote Control Door Lock Receiver) having issues and I am interested to hear if anyone else has input that might help me reduce the labor cost of diagnosing this issue.
