2005 Yamaha 1100 Silverado Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 12, 2020 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 1100 Silverado years
Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Yamaha 1100 Silverado. That ranks 2nd out of 2 1100 Silverado model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 23,000 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 Yamaha 1100 Silverado problems

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

Power Train3 · ~23,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train3100%23,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 1 complaints
2010: 1201012011: 1201112020: 120201

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2005 Yamaha 1100 Silverado recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Yamaha 1100 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.

Middle drive shaft must broke

Power Train · received Apr 12, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11320879

Catastrophic driveshaft failure issue with my 2005 yamaha v-star 1100 motorcycle. Specifically the retaining nut came loose and fell off the pinion gear. I pulled over just in time to avoid the nut getting jammed inside the protective driveshaft hoop which would have caused the rear wheel to lock…

Power Train · received Aug 31, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10422827

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 yamaha silverado motorcycle. The contact stated that a nut on the back of the drive shaft will come off and cause the rear wheel to lock up at high or low speeds. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated they were aware of the failure but they could offer no…

Power Train · received Sep 22, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10356945

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2006 1100 Silverado150
200530

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Yamaha 1100 Silverado?

Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Yamaha 1100 Silverado?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2005 Yamaha 1100 Silverado a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 1100 Silverado model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.