2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 problems, complaints & recalls

2019-05-23 · Service Brakes · 207,000 mi

“while driving and towing a 9000# trailer noticed brake pedal was getting a little spongy. stopped at rest area and checked the fluid and noticed it was quite low. looked under the truck and could see fluid dripping from a brake line. mechanic put the truck on the rack and showed where all the brake lines were rusted and the one had rusted through. …”

2018-08-04 · Service Brakes · 133,920 mi

“the brake line above the fuel tank blew out. it was not gradual either. the previous stop gave absolutely no warning. the next stop brake instantly went to the floor.…”

2018-04-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 220,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 3500. while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to lucas chevrolet (4323, 101 s james campbell blvd, columbia, tn 38401, (931) 398-5092) where it was diagnosed that the fuel system needed to be replaced. the vehicle …”

2017-10-25 · Service Brakes · 80,000 mi

“as previously stated i own a 2005 3500 hd series chevy diesel truck. the truck has less than 80,000 miles on it and has always been in releigh, nc. the truck has not been in a heavily northern road salted areas. last week when i went to run an errand the brake pedal went all the way to the floor board. when i inspected the brake lines the rear brak…”

2016-04-18 · Steering · 66,188 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 3500. while the vehicle was parked, the contact observed that the power steering fluid was leaking from an unknown area. the failure occurred constantly. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake hydro-boost unit was leaking and needed to be replaced. the v…”

2015-03-20 · Service Brakes · 145,000 mi

“i was driving down the road and was slowing due to vehicles in front of me that were turning. as i started to depress the brake pedal there was a complete loss of pressure in the pedal. in order to get stopped i had to depress the pedal all the way to the floor. upon stopping in a safe location to inspect what had happened to the brakes, it was …”

2015-02-19 · Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/Cooler · 120,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 3500. the contact stated that the heated seats in the vehicle would automatically activate and would not turn off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver door module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure.…”

2014-08-03 · Service Brakes · 55,266 mi

“traveling to work on june 17, 2014 morning via md i695 pressed brake pedal and it went immediately to the floor providing very little braking. prior to entering md i695 i had made several stops for intersections and traffic lights and the pedal feel and function was normal. fortunately being a diesel engine and use of lower engine gears i was abl…”

2014-07-03 · Service Brakes · 110,000 mi

“brake lines rusted and ruptured resulting in complete loss of braking. ruptured line was one going to the antilock pump and thus all braking was lost. antilock pump and brake lines are all exposed under the body of the vehicle and are thus completely exposed to the elements. this is the second chevrolet truck (previous report was 2001 model year th…”

2014-03-22 · Service Brakes · 80,000 mi

“i was driving down aa alley came to the street and had to hit the brakes hard, the line leading from the abs block to the front left wheel ruptured. complete loss of braking, ended up stopping the vehicle using the e-brake. *tr…”