2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado 1500 HD years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Silverado 1500 HD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints, 31%), typically at around 100,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 26owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 31% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 27% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 15% | 63,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 8% | 77,721 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | 86,536 | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 4% | 333,520 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | 105,442 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 10,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My son was driving home from work on the highway and the truck started shaking. He pulled over and saw that the tire was coming apart. This is a sumitomo tire 285/50r20 115h. Dot v4jd 3mtr4910. This was a very dangerous situation especially because all of the tires are the same. The truck was…
The transfer case module is not working in this truck i changed the buttons unit but still the same problem and the power goes out in the middle of my diving. Several mechanics change some parts but still the same. I can won;t be able to get out in a situation where i need the 4x4 the dash doesn't…
Brake lines rusting out no warning no brakes. On highway with my grandchildren went to hit thee brakes went to the floor i did get it stopped and towed home but could have been real bad if my family was hurt. Only 100000 on my truck and well cared for oil and everything
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500 hd. While driving under 35 mph, the abs warning indicator illuminated and the brakes independently engaged. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,800.
While travling at 3 mph in a campground and towing a #7000 camping trailer. I hit my brakes and the peddle went to the floor. It took some distance to stop. I got out and found that one of my break lines had a leak. Upon further inspection . All the brakes lines have heavy and severe rust causing…
Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 26 | 0 |
| 2004 Silverado 1500 HD | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 Silverado 1500 HD | 101 | 0 |
| 2002 Silverado 1500 HD | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 Silverado 1500 HD | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado 1500 HD model years, the 2005 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.