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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 269 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, most often about the electrical (36% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles). It is 5th of 27 Silverado 2500 model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems
Electrical
98 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, wiring, instrument panel.
I own a 2005 chevy silverado. The speedometer fluctuates between 50 and 70 miles an hour. It also sticks when slowing down from 10 MPH to 0 MPH. Talked to service rep at local dealer, he was aware of the this problem already and told me gm "might" do something about the faulty speedometers. I have heard the warranty…
We have a 2005 chevy silverado and the speedometer stopped working 3 months ago, mileage approx. 60,000 miles. We contacted dealer and was told we would have to pay to have it fixed since there was no recall. Now I get on line and read lots of complaints. Needless to say the way the economy is we don't have the money…
Brakes
71 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 73,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, driveline.
Braking at low speeds affected. When coming to a stop pedal sinks and vehicle rolls forward. I find this as a safety recall for 2001,2002 but not for my 2005 2500hd. Having work done at a repair facility. Rusted ABS sensors and rusted wheel hubs. Replacement cost about $700. This is a known defect since 2001 that…
Brake lines are rusted and need to be replaced according to dealer.....estimate for the work is $1,800. This seems very premature for a 6 year old heavy duty truck.
Steering
29 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 42,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist, steering wheel/handle bar, linkages, gear box.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hd. The contact started the ignition and attempted to drive. However, there was a loss of power steering and brakes. The engine was turned off. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The engine exhibited a leakage of power steering fluid.…
Power steering hose ruptured and lost brakes and steering. Had replaced at a independent shop and was told by g.m. Was not one of the affected vehicles.
Fuel system
24 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 72,500 miles. Parts named most often: fuel injection system.
When I was driving down interstate the truck (2005 2500 hd diesel) suddenly started running rough and lost engine power. The ses light came on. I pulled to the shoulder and turned the truck off. When I restarted the truck the ses light stayed on, but the truck would run. It went about 2 more miles and did the same…
On january 23, 2009, the #7 injector harness shorted and had to be replaced. On march 21, 2009, the ses light came on and the truck sounded different running, but did not lose power. Diagnostics showed problems with the fuel injector module. On march 22, 2009, the ses light came on and the truck started running rough…
Transmission
21 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, transfer case (4-wheel drive).
The engine oil cooler lines and the transmission cooler lines leak at the crimp where the rubber hose and metal lines connect. After doing research online about this I have discovered it is a very common problem. Some people have replaced these lines multiple times only to have them leak a short while later. For those…
1. I bought a used "certified" 2500 hd silverado with 33000 miles on it. I have owned it abut three months. On three separate occasions I have noticed the transmission slip or "hesitate" when accelerating from a stop. The engine will rev but the car does not move. When I let off the gas I can feel it shift suddenly…
Engine
21 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 77,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine, cooling system.
2005 silverado pick up with 77000 miles pulling empty trailer( work) blows hole in #7 piston no warning, make it to nearest dealer takes them 2 weeks to decide engine ruined but not covered by warranty, they said by there ( general motors) paperwork it looks like I have a power adder( chip) that caused the problem(…
Exhaust manifold gasket leaking due to exhaust manifold bolts breaking/rusting off on more than one truck, a 2001 chevy 3/4 ton with 6.0 and a 2005 model with a 6.0.
Wheels and tires
14 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 99,000 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt.
Tire blowout on left front of 2005 Chevrolet silverado. Truck had motorcycle secured in bed, and was towing a kwikkamp tent trailer. Incident happened on hwy 93, 34 miles south of alamo, nevada. We were southbound traveling at approx. 60 MPH. The truck has suffered damage to the front end and left front fender.
I have had two valve stem failures in the last two months. The valve stems that were put in when I replaced the tires are rated at 65 psi max. The trucks recommended tire pressure is 80 psi. The two tire installers that I talked to say the 65 psi valve stems are installed for all vehicles. Is this really safe?
Air bags
11 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 93,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Lost control of vehicle went off the road into ditch totaling vehicle, air bag never deployed causing me to hit steering wheel with head. Luckily I was not seriously injured ( two black eyes ) just would like to know why the air bag didn't go off.
While driving at approx 50 MPH, another vehicle pulled out in front of me. I applied my brakes, but hit the other vehicle. The airbags did not deploy as they should have. The seat belt stopped my forward progression, but I do not know why the air bags did not deploy.
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 2500 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 2500
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (98 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); brakes (71 complaints, typically around 73,500 miles); steering (29 complaints, typically around 42,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
- It is 5th of 27 Silverado 2500 model years by number of complaints, with 269 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.