CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Chevrolet Silverado has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 316 complaints with NHTSA, including 14 crashes, 7 fires, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (65 reports).
2005 Chevrolet Silverado recalls
Most common 2005 Chevrolet Silverado problems
Problem areas named in the 316 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 65 |
| Service Brakes | 61 |
| Power Train | 29 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 28 |
| Air Bags | 28 |
| Steering | 24 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 22 |
| Suspension | 19 |
| Tires | 14 |
| Structure | 11 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, he lost control of the vehicle due to losing consciousness. The vehicle left the roadway and went airborne and crashed with a road sign landing in a field. None of the airbags deployed and only the seatbelt lap belt tensioned not the shoulder strap. The contact sustained injuries such as several lacerations across the face and inside the mouth, and broken L1 vertebrae. The contact mentioned he fractured the steering wheel with his face during the impact. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to a local lot then towed again to the contacts insurance lot where it was awaiting
THE VEHICLES BRAKES ARE CORRODING AND FAILED ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT ON 2/09/2016 WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION (AT THE INTERSECTION OF IL ROUTE 34 AND WOLFS CROSSING)
PEDAL GOES ON DOWN WHEN PRESSED -- SEEMS LIKE ABS ISN'T WORKING PROPERLY
BREAK LINES CORRODED THROUGH TO FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED JUST AFTER EXITING A HIGHWAY. ABS ENGAGED DUE TO ICY CONDITIONS THE NEXT TIME I DEPRESSED THE BREAK PEDDLE IT WENT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT THE BREAKS ENGAGING. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE NO WARNING LIGHT WAS PRESENT ON THE DASHBOARD. THE BREAKS FAILED WHILE DRIVING AND RESULTED IN ME RUNNING A RED LIGHT. LUCKILY IT WAS EARLY IN THE MORNING AND NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER SET ON LEVEL FIVE, THE BLOWER INTERMITTENTLY CLICKED OFF AND ON. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT A BURNING SMELL EMITTED THROUGH THE VENTS OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS UNTIL LEVEL FIVE AND FOUR SETTINGS NO LONGER WORKED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE CONNECTOR SW/POWER ST ADJUSTER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE WIRES WERE MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE CONNECTOR AND RESISTOR FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER AND THE RESISTOR FOR THE HEATER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAI
2005 Chevrolet Silverado questions
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado: Engine And Engine Cooling; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections; Parking Brake; Seat Belts:Rear/Other; Power Train:Manual Transmission:Shift Pattern Indicator. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado?
Based on 316 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (65), Service Brakes (61), Power Train (29).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Chevrolet Silverado has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.