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P1005 Powertrain · manufacturer code
P1005 fault code: what 3 Chevrolet owners reported
P1005 is a manufacturer-specific powertrain code (engine, transmission, fuel and emissions), so its exact definition belongs to the carmaker and is not in the generic OBD-II list. What it meant in practice is below, from 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Updated November 9, 2026.
- 3owner reports
- 2car models
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention a fire
- 2020–2022model years
Which cars get code P1005?
Every model whose owners mentioned P1005 in a complaint, most reports first. Each year opens that car's full problem report. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.
Chevrolet Trailblazer
1 reportWhere does P1005 show up?
By brand
- Chevrolet3
Component the owner filed it under
Is there a recall for P1005?
The others concern the component owners file this code under (Fuel/Propulsion System) on the same cars; they may or may not relate to the code. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump: Control/Drive Module General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The fuel pump module may not consistently provide sufficient fuel to the engine, resulting in an engine stall.
2022 Chevrolet Equinox. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.
Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam, possibly allowing fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet.
2020 Chevrolet Equinox. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.
What happened when owners saw P1005?
3 of the 3 reports, spread across the models above, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
Check engine light came on got code P1005 and code P1029. Shop had to change out fuel level sensor code came back so they had to change out fuel pump. Car has 55,000 miles on it.
Vehicle Diagnostic Summary – Trouble Codes Explained 1. P0562 – System Voltage Low The vehicle’s electrical system is running at low voltage. This could be due to a weak battery, a failing alternator, or poor electrical connections. It may cause various electronic issues and unexpected shutdowns if not fixed. 2. P1005 – Fuel Level Sensor Control Module: Too Many Resets The fuel level sensor module has been reset too many times, likely due to electrical glitches. This may cause the fuel gauge to be inaccurate or unstable. 3. P14C0 / P14CD – Fuel Pump Driver Control Module Signal Error There is a configuration signal error from the fuel pump control module. This could lead to fuel delivery…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone who diagnosed the vehicle and retrieved DTC: P1005 (Software error in fuel pump driver control module). The contact found NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V013000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and related the failure to the recall. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact back to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.
P1005: questions drivers ask
What does code P1005 mean?
P1005 is a manufacturer-specific powertrain code (engine, transmission, fuel and emissions), so its exact definition depends on the carmaker and is not in the generic OBD-II list. 3 owners reported it to NHTSA, most often for the Chevrolet Equinox (2), Chevrolet Trailblazer (1); their reports describe what happened.
Which cars get code P1005 most often?
In NHTSA owner complaints, P1005 is mentioned most for the Chevrolet Equinox (2), Chevrolet Trailblazer (1), across 2 models and model years 2020 to 2022. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.
Is there a recall for code P1005?
No NHTSA recall text names P1005 directly. 2 recalls on the cars that report this code concern the same component owners name most (Fuel/Propulsion System); they may or may not relate to the code. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should I do if my car shows P1005?
Write down when the code appeared and what the car did (warning lights, loss of power, noises, speed, weather). Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer or independent workshop to read the stored freeze-frame data before anyone clears the code, and keep the repair order. If the car loses power in traffic, stop driving it. CarHooq does not diagnose: these are owner reports and official recall notices, not repair advice.
How this page was made
CarHooq read the text of every owner complaint filed with NHTSA for 19 US and European brands (model years 2012 onwards) and picked out the diagnostic trouble codes owners wrote down. This page lists every mention of P1005. Manufacturer codes have no public standard definition, so CarHooq shows only what owners reported. Nothing here is a diagnosis. More answers: the fault code FAQ. Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain), retrieved November 9, 2026. How CarHooq reports are made.
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