Major Problems with 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 45147 miles

2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AIR BAGS Victims: 3

2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 STEERING Victims: 2 Mileage: 107000 miles

Browse 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 complaints by category

Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES and INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the odometer read 47 000 then a week later read 7 000 a week after read error and is error	111 ~ 68129 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i was driving when the brake pedal went soft. i continued and the service brakes warning light came on. as...	77 ~ 90815 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. when the vehicle was stopped the speedometer displayed 140 mph. the contact...	62 ~ 57670 miles
AIR BAGS i was on my way to work and i stopped at a stop sign and happened to look down at...	42 ~ 126338 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500 had continuous problems with the brakes. *kb the steering wheel vibrated while braking. the dealer determined...	41 ~ 42316 miles
STEERING noise in steering clunking sound ...	31 ~ 44482 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated upon accelerating at low speeds from a stop the automatic transmission hesitated without warning. the vehicle	17 ~ 51581 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that the cylinder heads cracked on their vehicle....	15 ~ 241197 miles
POWER TRAIN heard a noise from front of vehicle followed by an abs warning indication drove to nearest dealer. failure of left	13 ~ 77989 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i bought the 2005 chevrolet silverado in june 2005 brand new. within two months of having the truck i noticed...	11 ~ 72055 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* - - the contact has a 2005 chevrolet silverado. the consumer experienced difficulty in steering and getting into gear...	11 ~ 30458 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY 2005 chevy silverado 1500 caught on fire on our driveway smoke came up through defogger vent and within seconds flames	9 ~ 53588 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 4/19/08 at 4:30 a.m. est. i was awakened by a loud explosion and went outside to find my 2005 chevrolet	8 ~ 52877 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER chevy silverado and chevy suburban with same problem. check engine light comes on. this could either mean to check engine...	7 ~ 90286 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. when the contact lightly releases the brake pedal the brake lights automatically...	7 ~ 63143 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION dt*: the contact stated there was excessive tire wear due to a problem with the vehicle's front end. the tire...	7 ~ 43577 miles
SUSPENSION have had feathering on front tire edges on 05' chevrolet z-71. two alignments and two sets of bridgestone dueler a/t's...	7 ~ 52571 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE i started seeing rust spots around the bottom the cab and had to put it in the shop because rust...	6 ~ 435374 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC anti-lock brake sensor allows salty water to enter abs activates at low speeds every stop every day. *tr...	6 ~ 37415 miles
VISIBILITY 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. smell from heater/a/c blower. first told blower motor. upon closer examination found that blower motor was...	6 ~ 59395 miles
WHEELS tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact heard a slight rubbing noise coming from the vehicle and...	6 ~ 100124 miles
EQUIPMENT took my truck to the dealership and was advised my tires were almost bald...had only 16 900+ miles. dealership replace...	6 ~ 48199 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM smoke filled cab sparks and flames from under passenger dash. *jb...	6 ~ 46569 miles
STRUCTURE driving home on the highway the left rear wheel became detached from the axle and hub assembly. the tire and...	4 ~ 40125 miles
HUB > WHEELS i have a 2005 chevy z-71. the wheel center caps fly off of the vehicle while driving. this has happened...	4 ~ 79465 miles
COLUMN > STEERING steering column knocking noise. *nm...	4 ~ 17394 miles
TIRES all car makers of light trucks including the 1500 series (1/2 ton) should be installing lt rated tires of at...	4 ~ 31521 miles
SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING noise in steering clunking sound ...	4 ~ 10335 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC abs brake system engages at low speed when braking pedal pulsates. began june 2008 22000 miles replaced pads rotors speed	3 ~ 49540 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING lifter valve defect resulting in $3700 engine repair. *tr...	3 ~ 68000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES i bought the 2005 chevrolet silverado in june 2005 brand new. within two months of having the truck i noticed...	3 ~ 333 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER evap emission failure. *tr...	3 ~ 31521 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING felt like the power steering was not working while making a left turn which made it very hard to turn...	3 ~ 13952 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY 2005 4-door chevy silverado 4x4 defroster/heater/blower and directional indicator and temp gauge in mirror fail at altitude (about 3 000...	3 ~ 64487 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE the brake lines fuel lines and the frame crossmembers are all severely rusted. it just is a matter of time...	2 ~ 121000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM the brake lines fuel lines and the frame crossmembers are all severely rusted. it just is a matter of time...	2 ~ 96000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT strange smell in a/c unit when turned on. fan blower wasn't blowing high enough then eventually stopped working. took vehicle...	2 ~ 84998 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contacted stated that he attempted to replace a flat tire...	2 ~ 35500 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT 2005 silverado instrument panel fails. the first replacement was at 23k miles (mar 07). the engine hours kept resetting. now...	2 ~ 61500 miles
SEATS 2005 silverado truck interior of truck caught fire in the middle of the night when family is sleeping. believed to...	2 ~ 64500 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM no prior warnings that anything was wrong with the truck truck suddenly lost power and died. transported to dealership was...	2 ~ 32029 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. while driving 35 mph the front end vibrated violently. the contact inspected...	2 ~ 74500 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the fan speed selector wiring plug in the passenger side compartment started smoking when the fan was on speed 5....	2 ~ 56750 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES events last week one of our 2005 silverado's (has 40 000 miles) while driving on the interstate had a serious...	2 ~ 38810 miles
RIM > WHEELS events last week one of our 2005 silverado's (has 40 000 miles) while driving on the interstate had a serious...	2 ~ 3000 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING continuing problem with loss of acceleration/power but only when it is not raining or when the humidity is below 95%....	2
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have a 2005 chevy silverado crew cab 4 door with 48000 miles and i have noticed the transmission hesitating...	2 ~ 43250 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING dt*: the contact stated the center cover of the steering wheel where the air bag was located had fractured. the...	2 ~ 19501 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated in the early morning of 8/19/2006 police and witness reports suggested the vehicle veered off the...	2 ~ 1400 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* - the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. the vehicle started having brake problems at 4 000 miles....	2 ~ 46338 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT my 2005 general motors product (purchased new) now has 15 600 miles on the odometer and has had (5)...	2 ~ 1400 miles
SEAT BELTS my wife's 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500 extended cab pick-up truck was hit forcefully from behind driving her vehicle into the...	2 ~ 40000 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER i had just driven to the local walmart to get supplies before the freezing rain and ice got here. it...	1 ~ 15 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. while driving at approximately 2 mph there was a loud noise...	1 ~ 50000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING no brake lamp illuminates when the brake pedal is depressed all other lights work. *js...	1 ~ 60000 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL cruise control stopped working will not power on. *js...	1 ~ 60000 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ignition switch is getting harder and harder to get the key to turn. *tr...	1 ~ 50000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i went to move this truck in my driveway when i put it in reverse the brake pedal went to...	1 ~ 200321 miles
SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that the gear shifter indicator light failed and...	1 ~ 97000 miles
LINKAGE AND CABLE > MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed...	1 ~ 69000 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs low speed activation. as i was stopping around 5 mph abs would start to activate causing the truck to...	1 ~ 55900 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that the service air bag light illuminated. the vehicle...	1 ~ 30000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2005 chevy silverado 1500 pick-up. odometer failure. dealer wants $475.00.warranty per dealer not available as mileage too high. *tr...	1 ~ 93000 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. consumer writes regarding complaint against gm concerning seat overheating causing 3rd degree burns to a paraplegic	1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL chevy 05 silverado speedometer quit working. apparently this is not uncommon with this truck and needs to be repaired by	1 ~ 51089 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION broken leaf spring both sides. *tr...	1 ~ 103688 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING shift indicator does not light up various panel lights flash off/on when driving at night transmission with only 97 000...	1 ~ 95000 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i am filing this complaint for my father. he have a 2005 chevy silverado. my father was driving straight down...	1 ~ 90000 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY to whom it concern: i have a concern regardin my 2005 silverado.there is a spot of grease or oil on...	1 ~ 10000 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN purchased a 2005 silverado. noticed from the beginning that it drove odd at times. . spoke with a mechanic and...	1 ~ 17000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING speedometer is erratic. started at approximately 65 000 miles. speedometer maxes out does not work or reads improperly. dealer informed...	1 ~ 65000 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dri-ving vehicle (2005 silverado) and noticed the speedometer rereading approx 120. now speedometer will start anywhere on the dial and	1 ~ 51000 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN driving home from work on hwy began to slow down to turn on road home when 150 yrd from turn...	1 ~ 30000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING steering problems with 2005 chevrolet c1500 truck tie rods worn out at 20k intermediate steering shaft wore out as well	1 ~ 27863 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that at 10 000 miles whenever the brakes were...	1 ~ 10000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that at 10 000 miles whenever the brakes were...	1 ~ 10000 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that at 10 000 miles whenever the brakes were...	1 ~ 10000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i have a 2005 chevy silverado crew cab 4 door with 48000 miles and i have noticed the transmission hesitating...	1 ~ 46500 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have a 2005 chevy silverado crew cab 4 door with 48000 miles and i have noticed the transmission hesitating...	1 ~ 46500 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING tl* - - the contact has a 2005 chevrolet silverado. the consumer experienced difficulty in steering and getting into gear...	1 ~ 5999 miles

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