2005 Chevrolet Silverado Classic Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 26, 2015 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Silverado Classic years
Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado Classic. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Silverado Classic model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 45,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2005 Chevrolet Silverado Classic problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~45,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~87,500 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~167,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System133%45,000——
Fuel/propulsion System133%87,500——
Service Brakes133%167,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 2 complaints
2014: 2201422015: 120151

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2005 Chevrolet Silverado Classic recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado Classic.

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.

We have been dealing our chevy truck not starting for up to 3 years now. It was taken to piles chevolet in dry ridge, ky. They said it was the starter, it was replaced, for a small fee of $550.00 but we were not alloyed to see the old one. The problem continued, and continued. Aaa was called…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jun 26, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10730508

Speedometer stopped working while driving creating safety issue. Since then other guages have began creating issues. Called dealership recently after being told by a friend their was a recall and dealership told me the recall had expired but i was never informed of such. Air bag light also…

Electrical System · received Sep 15, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10633391

The brake lines are rusted tough i had the brake line to the rear repaired but was told all the brake lines are rusted severely! *tr

Service Brakes · received Mar 10, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10568160

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado Classic?

Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado Classic?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado Classic a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado Classic model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.