2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 84,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake lines” (52% of reports).
- 82service brakes complaints
- 84,500median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 18%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake lines: mentioned in 43 of 82 complaints (52%)
- Pedal went: mentioned in 21 of 82 complaints (26%)
- Way floor: mentioned in 8 of 82 complaints (10%)
- Brakes failed: mentioned in 7 of 82 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 76 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 82 complaints, 5 mention a crash.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 8 | 7% | 37,857 |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 5 | 5% | — |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 9 | 3% | — |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 17 | 4% | 12,000 |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 54 | 8% | 1,750 |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 40 | 5% | 62,755 |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 102 | 14% | 2,000 |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 175 | 16% | 5,212 |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 85 | 16% | 43,078 |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 175 | 25% | 40,000 |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 256 | 32% | 50,000 |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 351 | 32% | 56,000 |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 269 | 19% | 70,000 |
| 2013 Silverado 1500 | 5 | 2% | 76,500 |
| 2012 Silverado 1500 | 7 | 3% | 87,000 |
| 2011 Silverado 1500 | 13 | 2% | 74,000 |
| 2010 Silverado 1500 | 5 | 1% | 70,600 |
| 2009 Silverado 1500 | 11 | 2% | 67,500 |
| 2008 Silverado 1500 | 13 | 1% | 95,000 |
| 2007 Silverado 1500 | 36 | 4% | 75,000 |
| 2006 Silverado 1500 | 118 | 33% | 89,411 |
| 2005 Silverado 1500 | 82 | 16% | 84,500 |
| 2004 Silverado 1500 | 229 | 29% | 87,678 |
| 2003 Silverado 1500 | 273 | 34% | 101,000 |
| 2002 Silverado 1500 | 184 | 36% | 115,500 |
| 2001 Silverado 1500 | 133 | 28% | 116,500 |
| 2000 Silverado 1500 | 162 | 26% | 125,000 |
| 1999 Silverado 1500 | 126 | 21% | 137,236 |
| 1998 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 3% | 157,000 |
| 1997 Silverado 1500 | 5 | 1% | 120,000 |
| 1996 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 14% | 98,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I have had brakes fail twice because of corroded brake lines now one of my fuel lines ruptured because of corrosion I have been told by mechanics that corroded failing lines is a common issue on Silverado's
Design flaw - Brake light switch- the end section of the internal spring is placed in a position that allows it to potentially slide down and block the space needed for when the plunger is depressed, jamming up the switches ability to properly function. I have not determined what happened to the…
As I approached an intersection to make a left-hand turn, I stepped on my trucks brake pedal. I experienced a complete loss of braking power, with the trucks brake pedal going straight to the floor, after an instant of a firm, solid pedal. Pumped the pedal to try to regain brake operation to no…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 82 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (16% of the 525 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 service brakes?
No recall currently lists service brakes for this vehicle.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 84,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “brake lines”, in 43 of 82 complaints, followed by “pedal went” (21).
Other 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
- Electrical System problems (189)
- Air Bags problems (51)
See all 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems or service brakes problems across all Silverado 1500 years.