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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 525 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, most often about the electrical (36% of complaints, typically around 65,000 miles). It is 15th of 27 Silverado 1500 model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
Electrical
189 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery, ignition.
At about 60,000 miles my 2005 gm chevy s1500 silverado truck's speedometer began to act erratically in posting the speed of the truck. At about 70,000 miles this problem became permenant and the only solution was to repair the problem at an estimated cost of $450. The problem was whether the car was stopped, even with…
Speedometer is erratic. Started at approximately 65,000 miles. Speedometer maxes out, does not work or reads improperly. Dealer informed me that the 03 and 04 models have a recall on the stepper motor but the 05 model does not have a recall. The speedometer does not function properly 90% of the time. Do not know…
Brakes
128 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, conventional.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 9 MPH, the ABS activated and overrode the brakes without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who ran a diagnostic test but no failure codes generated for the brakes. The dealer then lubricated and cleaned the brakes. The…
Noticed my brake lines coming out of the brake master cylinder are rusting ! These lines are not near the road [ chemicals/ road salts ] but are in the engine compartment. My truck is located and driven in southern california in a warm location [ not in the mountains and winter cold]. I will have to check the rest of…
Air bags
51 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, srs malfunction warning lamp/light.
Air bag light has come on due to a faulty impact sensor, a part which will cost approximately $200 to replace. Even though I would consider this a major safety issue, I cannot afford repairs.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While the vehicle was idling at a stop sign, the service air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 82,400.
Steering
45 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 29,000 miles. Parts named most often: gear box, column, rack and pinion, steering wheel/handle bar.
Steering problems with 2005 Chevrolet c1500 truck, tie rods worn out at 20k intermediate steering shaft wore out as well dealer unable to correct safety issues under warranty.
Took truck in for check up said steering worn and leaking both left and right was replaced with chevy parts at chevy dealer it is now 8-22-12 now took it in to have it check before vacation and their saying the steering box leaking mileage now is 37,778 I don't understand the trouble with this part it is also very…
Transmission
36 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 64,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, axle assembly, driveline.
I was on my way to work and I stopped at a stop sign and happened to look down at my speedometer and it was showing that I was going 10mph while I was sitting still. Then while I was driving the speedometer jumped to 85mph. This was the first time I have noticed this problem.
I was driving 55 MPH on a state highway when the engine started revving up. The transmission quit while driving down the highway with only 63,000 miles the transmission would engage but would slip out of gear around 45 MPH the dealer replaced the transmission at a cost of $2700. Took 3 days 18000 miles later driving…
Engine
36 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 96,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine, cooling system.
I was driving down the road in my 2005 chevy silverado with the AC on and the cab of the truck started to fill up smoke. The wires to the blower motor meted and started to burn.
Exhaust manifold bolts breaking off. One next to a plastic sensor which melted. ( cant that cause a fire )? Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yg6wlbnzgi seriously this needs to be addressed. Thanks!
Suspension
21 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 53,500 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
Abs light came on and flashed while driving. It went off when vehicle was turned off and sat for several hours. Two days later, was driving and heard a noise from the driver's side front wheel. Took vehicle into a mechanic and discovered wheel bearing was bad and had to be replaced. The mechanic advised me to keep the…
Front left wheel bearing assembly failure. Heard sound coming from front end and took it in to mechanic to have repaired. Bearing assembly with ABS sensor replaced. Cost $450 for replacement. Vehicle mileage 63,000 miles.
Wheels and tires
19 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 79,500 miles. Parts named most often: hub, rim, temporary/emergency spare tire, tread/belt.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 75 MPH on a cross country trip, the ABS indicator illuminated. The dealer stated that the inboard retention nut that was used to maintain the hub bearing assembly loosened, which resulted in the ABS indicator illuminating, noise, and/or wheel separation.…
Hi my name is [] my email is []. I've had my 2005 Chevrolet silverado ss truck with the 6.0 engine for five years. In those 5 years I have had to change the wheel hub assembly's and the front rotors 7 times. I'm pretty sick of this recurring issue I see that there was a recall on the regular silverados for my year but…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (189 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles); brakes (128 complaints, typically around 62,000 miles); air bags (51 complaints, typically around 85,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- It is 15th of 27 Silverado 1500 model years by number of complaints, with 525 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.