2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
525 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
62,220 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 461 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 117 of 525 complaints (22.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 150 | 28.6% |
| Steering behavior | 53 | 10.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 47 | 9.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 24 | 4.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 10 | 1.9% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 0.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 117 |
| Service Brakes | 82 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 62 |
| Air Bags | 49 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 41 |
| Steering | 33 |
| Engine | 18 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 17 |
Electrical System: 117; Service Brakes: 82; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 62; Air Bags: 49; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 41; Steering: 33; Engine: 18; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 17
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 57 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 102 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 128 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 83 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 61 |
| 150,000 and above | 30 |
Under 25,000: 57; 25,000 to 49,999: 102; 50,000 to 74,999: 128; 75,000 to 99,999: 83; 100,000 to 149,999: 61; 150,000 and above: 30
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (128). 64 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 29 |
| 2008 | 83 |
| 2009 | 77 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 46 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2006: 14; 2007: 29; 2008: 83; 2009: 77; 2010: 60; 2011: 36; 2012: 28; 2013: 26; 2014: 46; 2015: 40; 2016: 31; 2017: 9; 2018: 10; 2019: 10; 2020: 5; 2021: 7; 2022: 4; 2023: 4; 2024: 1; 2025: 4; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 150 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 53 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 47 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10165873 · 2006-08-11 (August 11, 2006)
2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 HAD CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. *KB THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED WHILE BRAKING. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONT ROTORS WERE OUT BY 4 THOUSANDS OF AN INCH. THE DEALER RESURFACED BOTH FRONT ROTORS. THE BRAKES CONTINUED TO BE A PROBLEM SO THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS. THE CONSUMER STILL EXPERIENCED SOME BRAKE SHIMMY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 10,950 miles reported. Look up ODI 10165873 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10187035 · 2007-04-04 (April 4, 2007)
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE VEHICLE STARTED HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS AT 4,000 MILES. THE BRAKES PULSATED AND SHOOK. THE DEALER ROTATED THE ROTORS AND CUT THEM DOWN TWICE. THE BRAKE PEDAL SHOOK WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE DEALER HAD TRIED SEVERAL FIXES, BUT THE BRAKE PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE CONTACT HAD AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE HUB SENSOR REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 13,000.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10187035 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10165288 · 2006-08-11 (August 11, 2006)
NOISE IN STEERING CLUNKING SOUND
Owner-reported narrative. 23,337 miles reported. Look up ODI 10165288 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10174130 · 2006-11-23 (November 23, 2006)
MY 2005 GENERAL MOTORS PRODUCT (PURCHASED NEW) NOW HAS 15,600 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, AND HAS HAD (5) FIVE FRONT END ALIGNMENTS. EACH TIME THE TOE/CAMBER/AND CASTER , HAVE CHANGED. THIS PRODUCT HAD (2) NEW FRONT TIRES REPLACED BY A G M DEALER @ 2,800 MILES IT IS STILL "PULLING TO THE LEFT" AND AS OF TWO DAYS AGO THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT LOCK WHEN THE KEY IS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THIS VEHICLE IS ALSO ON IT'S(3) THIRD BATTERY,(3) THIRD RADIO, AND THE SUN ROOF HAS LEAKED WATER INSIDE CAB >DIRECTLY ON MY LEFT HAND ON THE STEERING WHEEL @ 5…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10174130 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10206268 · 2007-10-18 (October 18, 2007)
THE FAN SPEED SELECTOR WIRING PLUG IN THE PASSENGER SIDE COMPARTMENT STARTED SMOKING WHEN THE FAN WAS ON SPEED 5. I GOT IT TURNED OFF AND LOOKED AT IT WHEN I GOT HOME AND FOUND THE PLUG AT THE HOT WIRE AND THE HOT WIRE (RED ONE) WERE MELTED. IT HAPPENED AT 37590 MILES. COULD HAPPEN TO MORE VEHICLES. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 37,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10206268 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10159400 · 2006-06-09 (June 9, 2006)
ALL CAR MAKERS OF LIGHT TRUCKS INCLUDING THE 1500 SERIES (1/2 TON) SHOULD BE INSTALLING LT RATED TIRES OF AT LEAST 8 PLY RATINGS SINCE THE TRUCKS ARE BEING SOLD FOR AND USED TO HAUL TRAILERS AND HEAVY LOADS. IN PAST EXPERIENCE, I HAVE HAD TIRE FAILURES FROM THE PASSENGER CAR TIRES THAT CAME ON UNITS THAT WERE A RESULT OF BEING TOO SOFT ON THE SIDEWALL FOR SUPPORT OF CORNERING AND WEIGHT SHIFTING. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10159400 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10165176 · 2006-08-10 (August 10, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS FROM A STOP, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HESITATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED.
Owner-reported narrative. 18,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10165176 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10253419 · 2008-12-31 (December 31, 2008)
I WAS DRIVING TO THE STORE AND WHEN I LOOKER AT MY SPEEDOMETER I WAS DOING 110MPH AND WHEN I CAME TO A STOP IT DISPLAYED 60MPH THAT HAPPENED 12/31/08 AT 70,000 MILES. SO FAR MY PROBLEMS WITH MY 2005 SILVERADO AT 20,000 MILES I HAD THE STEERING WHEEL CLUMP FIXED BY PACKING IT WITH GREASE NOW THE PROBLEM IS BACK,AT 60,000 MILES MY FUEL PUMP FAILED ON A ROAD TRIP AFTER I STARTED TO FILL HESITATION LIKE STARVING FOR GAS- COST$ 700.00, AT 65,000 MILES THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS PLUGGED UP THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD BLINK AND WOULD HESITATE…
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10253419 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10424290 · 2011-09-08 (September 8, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE WAS WEARING A HOLE INTO THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000. UPDATED 10/27/11*BF UPDATED 3/30/12 *CN
Owner-reported narrative. 69,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10424290 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10639065 · 2014-09-25 (September 25, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED A QUARTER OF A TANK OF FUEL, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY AND USED A FUEL CLEANER TREATMENT. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10639065 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10836973 · 2016-02-18 (February 18, 2016)
INTERMITTENT LOSS OF 1ST GEAR/TRUCK STARTS IN 2 OR 3RD GEAR/INTERMITTENT TROUBLE CODES P0758 AND P0740 THEN CODES CLEAR/EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN MOVING INTO TRAFFIC FROM A STOP/ DON'T KNOW WHEN TRUCK WILL STALL OR FAIL TO PICK UP SPEED/TRANSMISSION SHOPS SAY CAN'T HELP UNTIL CODES ARE SET/EMAILED CHEVROLET REGARDING PROBLEM/ VEHICLE HAS 45000 MILES AND IS NOT DUE FOR SERVICE ON THE TRANSMISSION UNTIL 50000 MILES/TRUCKS TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT START FAILING AT ONLY 45000 MILES/ CHEVY'S RESPONSE IS VEHICLE PAST WARRANTY PERIOD NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR…
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10836973 at NHTSA ↗