MYRModel Year Report

2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

● Typical for this model
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 361 complaints 1999: 587 complaints 1999 2000: 611 complaints 2001: 468 complaints 2002: 509 complaints 2003: 805 complaints 2004: 797 complaints 2004 2005: 525 complaints 2005 2006: 358 complaints 2007: 849 complaints 2008: 914 complaints 2009: 444 complaints 2009 2010: 361 complaints 2011: 563 complaints 2012: 216 complaints 2013: 301 complaints 2014: 1433 complaints 2014 2015: 1101 complaints 2016: 791 complaints 2017: 711 complaints 2018: 514 complaints 2019: 1058 complaints 2019 2020: 709 complaints 2021: 792 complaints 2022: 602 complaints 2023: 365 complaints 2024: 288 complaints 2024 2025: 87 complaints 2026: 74 complaints 2026
2005: 525 complaints
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YearComplaints
199410
19953
19967
1997555
1998361
1999587
2000611
2001468
2002509
2003805
2004797
2005525
2006358
2007849
2008914
2009444
2010361
2011563
2012216
2013301
20141433
20151101
2016791
2017711
2018514
20191058
2020709
2021792
2022602
2023365
2024288
202587
202674

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 36%

36% of complaints: electrical system — 191 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and interior/under dash.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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USED AUX PORT TO CHARGE CELL PHONE. WITH IN SECONDS SMOKE STARTS COMING FROM DASH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180826

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, HE NOTICED IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130114

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WITH THE HEATER ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE AIR VENTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121228

SERVICE BRAKES 26%

26% of complaints: service brakes — 137 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 5 MPH, I EXPERIENCE A TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. THE PETAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION WITH THE STOPPED VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181223

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 51 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing srs malfunction warning lamp/light and sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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Air bag impact sensor under radiator cracked and is no bad

NHTSA ODI report, 20230920

STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 48 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing shaft sector and column.

CRASH INJURY
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STEERING CLUNK. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20070324

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 37 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (191 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (137 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (51 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is rated "typical".

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

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.