MYRModel Year Report

2005 GMC Silverado

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2005 GMC Silverado
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:59:13.713Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Silverado Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1999: 15 complaints 1999 2000: 14 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 9 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2007: 3 complaints 2007
2005: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
199915
200014
20019
20029
20031
20042
20052
20073

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes.

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I WAS DRIVING ON A ROAD IN MODERATE TRAFFIC .CAME TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT THAT HAD TURNED AMBER . TRIED TO APPLY MY BRAKES AND THEY FAILED. I RAN THE LIGHT JUST MISSING SEVERAL MOVING VEHICLES . BEFORE COASTING TO A STOP. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140318

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system.

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER NO LONGER WORKS AND HE CANNOT DETERMINE HOW FAST HE IS TRAVELING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD COST $400. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090320

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 GMC Silverado — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 GMC Silverado 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 GMC Silverado?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 GMC Silverado 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.