2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
46 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
56,633 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 44 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 46 complaints (17.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 17 | 37.0% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 17.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 8.7% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 6.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 6.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 4.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 5 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
Service Brakes: 8; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 7; Electrical System: 5; Fuel System, Diesel: 5; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 3; Steering: 3; Tires: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 11 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 8 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 8 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 6 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 11; 50,000 to 74,999: 8; 75,000 to 99,999: 8; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 2
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (11). 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2005: 1; 2006: 3; 2007: 4; 2008: 9; 2009: 2; 2010: 9; 2011: 4; 2012: 3; 2014: 4; 2015: 2; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 2; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10133249 · 2005-08-17 (August 17, 2005)
I BELIEVE MY 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500, DURAMAX/ALLISON WAS EQUIPED WITH UNDER DESIGNED COOLING SYSTEMS; BOTH TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE. ON SLOW MOUNTAIN TYPE ROADS I CAN RUN MY UNLOADED TRUCK INTO NEAR OVERHEAT CONDITIONS. I BELIEVE THESE ISSUES MAY BE COMMON TO OTHER '04.5 AND '05 LLY GM AND CHEVROLET TRUCKS LIKE MINE AND GM HAS NOT PROVIDED IT'S DEALER NETWORK WITH SOLUTIONS TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM (MOST OF THEM ARE SIMPLE, THAT THE OTHER 2 MAJORS SEEM TO UNDERSTAND: AIR FLOW CONTROL THROUGHT THE COOLING STACK AND COLD AIR TO THE INTAKE)
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10133249 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10162834 · 2006-07-19 (July 19, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TREAD ON ALL SIX TIRES WAS FALLING APART. THERE WAS VISIBLE CHIPPING, CRACKING AND HOLES. A SERVICE DEALER WAS CONSULTED, WHO OFFERED TO REPLACE THE WORST ONE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10162834 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10168056 · 2006-09-12 (September 12, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S FUEL GAUGE DID NOT INDICATE THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE HAD TWO FUEL TANKS FILLED AND THE GAUGE READ EMPTY. THE DEALER HAD ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE BY REPLACING THE FUEL SYSTEM ON 4 OCCASIONS BUT THAT DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD RUN OUT OF FUEL ON 10 OCCASIONS BECAUSE OF THE INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 25 miles reported. Look up ODI 10168056 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10176849 · 2006-12-22 (December 22, 2006)
ENGINE MISFIRES AND IS DERATED TO 25 MPH ON HIGHWAY. ENGINE KNOCKS AND RATTLES. PROBLEM IS A KNOWN FAILURE ON A GOOD SHARE OF 2004.5 THROUGH 2005 DURAMAX DIESEL TRUCKS WHERE #2 AND #7 FUEL INJECTOR HARNESS FAILS. MFG KNOW THIS IS A PROBLEM AND WILL NOT FIX THE TRUCK UNTIL THE PROBLEM HAS SURFACED. THIS PROBLEM COULD RESULT IN REAR END COLLISION ON HIGHWAY. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 15,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10176849 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10204050 · 2007-09-25 (September 25, 2007)
MY CHEVY SILVERADO HAS HAD THE STEERING FIXED 3 TIMES AND ITS DOING IT AGAIN. WE ARE NOT SURE WHY ITS DOING IT, THE STEERING WHEEL TURN 2 TIMES AROUND TO MAKE A TURN, EVEN AT AN INTERSECTION. THE GARAGE HERE HAS WORKED ON IT AND SAY THEY HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THAT YEAR OF TRUCK. WHY HASN'T THERE BEEN A RECALL ON IT BY NOW? IT CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT VERY EASILY. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10204050 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10204808 · 2007-10-04 (October 4, 2007)
FADING OF BRAKES DEALER INSTALLED NEW BRAKE BOOSTER OWNER INSTALLED NEW BRAKE PADS ON ALL AXLES BLEED ALL BRAKES NO AIR FOUND. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10204808 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10211930 · 2007-12-14 (December 14, 2007)
WHEN DRIVING AT LOW PARKING SPEEDS OR STOPPED STEERING WHEEL IS REALLY HARD TO TURN AND LOCKS UP. MANY NEAR ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS FAULT GM SAYS IT KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT HAS NO FIX FOR IT. VERY UNSAFE CONDITION AND KNOW I AM SCARED TO DRIVE MY 50K PLUS PICKUP TRUCK. BUYERS BEWARE. DON'T BUY A GM DIESEL PICKUP. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 2,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10211930 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10213287 · 2007-12-31 (December 31, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-30 MPH, THE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING COLUMN IS VERY LOOSE AND RATTLES LOUDLY. THE CONTACT HAS NOT YET SCHEDULED A REPAIR APPOINTMENT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10213287 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.