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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
570–25K
10225–50K
12850–75K
8375–100K
61100–150K
31150K+
462 reports with mileage · 63 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 189 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes. Review the 82 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 51 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
20 crash reports34 fire reports10 injury reports
What owners actually said
525 reports
55,900 miles · Jul 21, 2011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS LOW SPEED ACTIVATION. AS I WAS STOPPING AROUND 5 MPH ABS WOULD START TO ACTIVATE CAUSING THE TRUCK TO NOT STOP CORRECTLY. THIS WOULD HAPPEN MOST OF THE TIME WHEN STOPPING. TOOK TRUCK TO DEVOE CHEVY DEALER ,ALEXANDRIA INDIANA, FOR REPAIR. BOTH FRONT ABS HUB SENSORS NEEDED REPLACED AND HUBS CLEANED AT COST OF $359.10 TRUCK HAS…
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ABS LOW SPEED ACTIVATION. AS I WAS STOPPING AROUND 5 MPH ABS WOULD START TO ACTIVATE CAUSING THE TRUCK TO NOT STOP CORRECTLY. THIS WOULD HAPPEN MOST OF THE TIME WHEN STOPPING. TOOK TRUCK TO DEVOE CHEVY DEALER ,ALEXANDRIA INDIANA, FOR REPAIR. BOTH FRONT ABS HUB SENSORS NEEDED REPLACED AND HUBS CLEANED AT COST OF $359.10 TRUCK HAS ONLY 55900 MILES. *KB
NHTSA ODI #10414005
37,000 miles · Jul 17, 2011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
SUDDEN LOSS OF ALL BRAKES AFTER PRESSING ON BRAKE PEDAL HARD, ABLE TO USE PARKING BREAK ONLY TO STOP. FOUND BURST/LEAKING BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINE UNDERNEATH VEHICLE IN VICINITY OF DRIVERS DOOR. LINE WAS HEAVILY CORRODED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10413206
60,195 miles · Jul 8, 2011
EquipmentPower Train
THE AUTOMATIC 4 WHEEL DRIVE SHIFTS FROM 2 WHEEL HIGH TO 4 WHEEL LOW WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE REPLACED ENCODER ONCE AND NOW DOES IT AGAIN. THIS NOT UNCOMMON IN CHEVY P/U'S. WAS TOLD BY SERVICE WRITER THIS HAPPENED TO A TRUCK WHILE IT WAS GOING DOWN ROAD AT 70MPH AND IT DESTROYED POWER TRAIN. THE PERSON WAS LUCKY THAT THEY HAD THEIR …
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THE AUTOMATIC 4 WHEEL DRIVE SHIFTS FROM 2 WHEEL HIGH TO 4 WHEEL LOW WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE REPLACED ENCODER ONCE AND NOW DOES IT AGAIN. THIS NOT UNCOMMON IN CHEVY P/U'S. WAS TOLD BY SERVICE WRITER THIS HAPPENED TO A TRUCK WHILE IT WAS GOING DOWN ROAD AT 70MPH AND IT DESTROYED POWER TRAIN. THE PERSON WAS LUCKY THAT THEY HAD THEIR SEAT BELTS ON. PROBLEM # 2 IS SOMETIMES THE SPEEDOMETER WORKS AND SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT ANOTHER COMMON DEFECT. WHEN I WORKED FOR A PLUMBING COMPANY THEY HAD THIS SOME OF THEIR TRUCKS. I ALSO TALKED TO A FORMER GM MECHANIC AND HE SAID THAT THESE PROBLEMS WERE COMMON WITH CHEVY TRUCKS. THERE ARE RECALLS FOR HUB CAPS AND LIGHTS BUT NOT FOR SOMETHING AS SERIOUS AS THESE 2 DEFECTS. HOW LONG BEFORE SOMEONE IS INJURED OR DIES BEFORE THIS IS CORRECTED? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10411542
96,040 miles · Jul 2, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN MY 2005 CHEVY SILVERADO WITH THE AC ON AND THE CAB OF THE TRUCK STARTED TO FILL UP SMOKE. THE WIRES TO THE BLOWER MOTOR METED AND STARTED TO BURN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10410286
60,551 miles · Jun 11, 2011
Electrical SystemFire
BLOWER MOTOR SPEED CONTROLLER RESISTOR AND RELAY WIRING MELTED SMELL OF SMOKE AND ELECTRICAL ARCING DAMAGED WIRING AND CONNECTORS CAUSING DANGER TO OCCUPANTS FROM POSSIBLE FIRE. BLOWER RUNS WITH KEY OFF AND FUSE PULLED OUT. BATTERY DEAD, STANDING DRIVER. ECONOMIC HAM FROM COST TO REPAIR BY RIPOFF GM DEALER REFUSED TO COVER UNDER…
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BLOWER MOTOR SPEED CONTROLLER RESISTOR AND RELAY WIRING MELTED SMELL OF SMOKE AND ELECTRICAL ARCING DAMAGED WIRING AND CONNECTORS CAUSING DANGER TO OCCUPANTS FROM POSSIBLE FIRE. BLOWER RUNS WITH KEY OFF AND FUSE PULLED OUT. BATTERY DEAD, STANDING DRIVER. ECONOMIC HAM FROM COST TO REPAIR BY RIPOFF GM DEALER REFUSED TO COVER UNDER THE SPECIAL OFFER WARRANTY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10405947
41,258 miles · Jun 2, 2011
Electrical System
I OWN A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. I SMELLED BURNED PLASTIC AND MY FAN STOPPED WORKING ON #4 AND #5 SETTINGS. I REMOVED THE RESISTOR AND SAW THE CONNECTIONS HAD OVERHEATED AND MELTED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10404259
Mileage unknown · May 24, 2011
Power Train
2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. CONSUMER STATES TRANSMISSION FAILED. *TGW THE DEALER REPLACED THE INPUT CLUTCHES IN THE TRANSMISSION. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10403296
77,500 miles · May 20, 2011
Power Train
DEFECTIVE ENCODER MOTOR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10402221
30,000 miles · May 4, 2011
Air Bags
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED THE AIR BAG SENSOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 30,000. UP…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED THE AIR BAG SENSOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 30,000. UPDATED 06/01/11*LJ
NHTSA ODI #10398910
80,000 miles · Apr 24, 2011
Electrical System
2005 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 INSTRUMENT PANEL ACTING UP, SPEEDOMETER IN PARTICULAR DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE. BUT SEEING TACH AND OIL PRESSURE GAGE ACTING UP ALSO. I HAVE 134,000 MILES ON IT BUT THE SPEEDOMETER HAS BEEN ACTING UP AROUND 80,000 AND RECENTLY JUST QUIT. I HAVE READ THAT GM IS WILLING TO FIX BUT HAS TO BE UNDER CERTAIN RE…
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2005 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 INSTRUMENT PANEL ACTING UP, SPEEDOMETER IN PARTICULAR DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE. BUT SEEING TACH AND OIL PRESSURE GAGE ACTING UP ALSO. I HAVE 134,000 MILES ON IT BUT THE SPEEDOMETER HAS BEEN ACTING UP AROUND 80,000 AND RECENTLY JUST QUIT. I HAVE READ THAT GM IS WILLING TO FIX BUT HAS TO BE UNDER CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS. THEY KNOW THEY HAVE A PROBLEM THEY SHOULD FIX ALL UNDER A RECALL WHICH I HAVE NOT SEEN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10397248
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