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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, most often about the brakes (37% of complaints, typically around 55,500 miles). It is 8th of 27 Silverado 3500 model years by number of complaints.
Complaints46
Recalls0
Crashes reported0
Fires reported0
Injuries reported1
Most common 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 problems
Brakes
17 complaints · 37%Half of these problems showed up before 55,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
Traveling to work on june 17, 2014 morning via md i695 pressed brake pedal and it went immediately to the floor providing very little braking. Prior to entering md i695 I had made several stops for intersections and traffic lights and the pedal feel and function was normal. Fortunately being a diesel engine and use of…
Tl contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that last week while he was driving 45 MPH he applied the brakes and the ABS malfunctioned. The brakes locked and caused him to continue driving through an intersection. A local mechanic replaced the brakes which did not solve the problem. The vehicle was…
Electrical
9 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, wiring.
Speedometer stopped reading properly. Sometimes sitting at over 120 for weeks. Some days at 0. Vehicle is a 2005 Chevrolet 3500 lt, dual wheel, long bed.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 diesel. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power and steering. The dealer stated that the hydro boost could have caused the failure. The failure had occurred on two previous occasions and was repaired under the warranty. As of march 24, 2008, the…
Fuel system
8 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would abnormally decrease in speed without warrant and sporadically stall. The failure would occur despite the contacts attempts to depress the accelerator pedal. The dealer replaced a portion of the…
Engine would turn over but not crank ,would not crank had to keep pumping gas peddle when it did crank I had to keep pumping gas pedal to keep cranked ,car would barely move it was spitting and sputtering really bad then it back fired hard and I made it home then it would not crank I replaced the fuel pump and the…
Steering
6 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 2,500 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist system, column, electric power assist system.
When driving at low parking speeds or stopped steering wheel is really hard to turn and locks up. Many near accidents because of this fault gm says it knows about the problem but has no fix for it. Very unsafe condition and know I am scared to drive my 50k plus pickup truck. Buyers beware. Don't buy a gm diesel pickup.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. While driving 5 MPH, the power steering fails. The failure becomes more severe after the vehicle has been running for some time or during warm weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer over ten times and they replaced the power steering pump and steering gear box.…
Wheels and tires
5 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. While driving 5 MPH, the power steering fails. The failure becomes more severe after the vehicle has been running for some time or during warm weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer over ten times and they replaced the power steering pump and steering gear box.…
Tl contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. While driving 10 MPH, the driver's side wheel failed. The lower knuckle bent the lower ball joint and caused the axle to fail. The mechanic stated that they had never before seen this type of failure. The manufacturer stated that they would call the contact regarding…
Engine
4 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: cooling system, engine.
When driving at low parking speeds or stopped steering wheel is really hard to turn and locks up. Many near accidents because of this fault gm says it knows about the problem but has no fix for it. Very unsafe condition and know I am scared to drive my 50k plus pickup truck. Buyers beware. Don't buy a gm diesel pickup.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. While driving 5 MPH, the power steering fails. The failure becomes more severe after the vehicle has been running for some time or during warm weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer over ten times and they replaced the power steering pump and steering gear box.…
Transmission
4 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that oil was leaking from the rear half of transfer case housing. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic for inspection and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 78,000 and the current…
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that the gear position indicator lighting failed to illuminate. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
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 3500 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 3500
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (17 complaints, typically around 55,500 miles); electrical (9 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles); fuel system (8 complaints, typically around 46,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
- It is 8th of 27 Silverado 3500 model years by number of complaints, with 46 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.