2005 Chevrolet Silverado Classic problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (10)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Tires 2014-07-01 · 05-02-32-008D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general motors: diagnosing power steering concerns. in rare cases, customers may comment on a lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type of maneuvers. *js updated 09/02/14*lj
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2013-10-01 · PIP-4379-D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
chevrolet/gmc: delayed or no drive and delayed or no reverse with dtc's, range inhibit. model years 2001-2013. *pe updated on 06/08/2011. *kb updated on 06/16/2011. *kb updated 11/26/12. *pe updated 12/4/2013 *js
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2012-04-01 · PIT-5141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile: if blower motor is set to any speed position and when key is off, it becomes inoperative and may still be inoperative after key is turned on. *pe updated on 5/1/12. *js
Structure:frame And Members 2012-04-01 · PIT-3749D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012. *kb
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2011-11-01 · PIP-3366-B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer: some suvs and trucks are exhibiting a condition where by grinding/ratcheting type noise coming from automatic transmission when shifting into park while in 4wd low (4lo) range. *pe
Seat Belts:front:webbing 2011-10-01 · 05-09-40-002E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 10 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-06-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 87,500 mi“we have been dealing our chevy truck not starting for up to 3 years now. it was taken to piles chevolet in dry ridge, ky. they said it was the starter, it was replaced, for a small fee of $550.00 but we were not alloyed to see the old one. the problem continued, and continued. aaa was called muiltipule times. a retuale of hitting the top of the ste…”
2014-09-15 · Electrical System · 45,000 mi“speedometer stopped working while driving creating safety issue. since then other guages have began creating issues. called dealership recently after being told by a friend their was a recall and dealership told me the recall had expired but i was never informed of such. air bag light also continues to go off. *tr…”
2014-03-10 · Service Brakes · 167,000 mi“the brake lines are rusted tough i had the brake line to the rear repaired but was told all the brake lines are rusted severely! *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.