2005 Yamaha 1100 Silverado problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft (1) · Power Train:driveline (1) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2011-08-31 · Power Train:driveline · 2,147 mi“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 up. *tr…”
2010-09-22 · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft · 23,000 mi“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 assistance. the repairs would cost 1100.00, at the own…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.