MYRModel Year Report

2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:26:21.558Z

Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2001: 16 complaints 2001 2002: 22 complaints 2002 2003: 101 complaints 2003 2004: 17 complaints 2004 2005: 26 complaints 2005
2005: 26 complaints
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YearComplaints
200116
200222
2003101
200417
200526

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 26 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

7 of 26 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM THE BEACH AT THE END OF LABOR DAY WEEKEND I WAS COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP TO TURN ON TO RT 404, MY VEHICLE WAS THEN STRUCK IN THE REAR, I SAW IT COMING SO I APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE AS TO NOT HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150522

BRAKE LINES RUSTING OUT NO WARNING NO BRAKES. ON HIGHWAY WITH MY GRANDCHILDREN WENT TO HIT THEE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR I DID GET IT STOPPED AND TOWED HOME BUT COULD HAVE BEEN REAL BAD IF MY FAMILY WAS HURT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180915

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 of 26 total reports mention: electrical system.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY AT 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120725

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 26 total reports mention: electrical system.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 26 total reports mention: power train.

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THE TRANSFER CASE MODULE IS NOT WORKING IN THIS TRUCK I CHANGED THE BUTTONS UNIT BUT STILL THE SAME PROBLEM AND THE POWER GOES OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF MY DIVING. SEVERAL MECHANICS CHANGE SOME PARTS BUT STILL THE SAME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190113

TIRES

1 of 26 total reports mentions: tires.

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I PURCHASED MY CHEVROLET EXTENDED CAB SILVERADO TRUCK APPROXIMATELY 7 MONTHS AGO. TODAY MY BRIDGESTONE V-STEEL RLB265 RADIAL LT245/75R16 LOAD RANGE E MTS 120/116S TIRE BLEW OUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060813

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.