2005 GMC Silverado Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado years
- Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 GMC Silverado. That ranks 6th out of 8 Silverado model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 42,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 GMC Silverado 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 | 1 | 50% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 116,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 GMC Silverado recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 GMC Silverado.
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.
I was driving on a road in moderate traffic .came to a traffic light that had turned amber . Tried to apply my brakes and they failed. I ran the light just missing several moving vehicles . Before coasting to a stop. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc silverado. The contact stated that the speedometer no longer works and he cannot determine how fast he is traveling. The dealer stated that the repair would cost $400. The failure mileage was 42,000. Updated 04-23-09 *bf updated 04/30/09*jb
Other GMC Silverado years
← 2004 Silverado · 2007 Silverado →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Silverado | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Silverado | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Silverado | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Silverado | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 Silverado | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 Silverado | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 Silverado | 15 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Silverado?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 GMC Silverado?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 GMC Silverado a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.