2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
337
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
The 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 has received a total of 337 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (52 complaints), Service Brakes (45 complaints), and Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (43 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500, potentially affecting up to 1,360 vehicles.
Recall 06E010000 — STEERING
| 1,360 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FABTECH AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS71000 AND FTS71001, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2001-2006 GM C/K 2500 PICK UP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PIN LOCATED INSIDE THE PITMAN ARM CAN SHEAR OFF DUE TO A REVERSE BENDING FATIGUE CONDITION, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Consequence: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITH POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 909-597-7800.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
337 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 122,000. After obtaining a Carfax report, it was discovered that the mileage was 202,000.
I bought tires from Walmart.com website in July 15 2023 and had them installed on a 2005 Chevrolet 2500 HD pickup. This was at the Walmart Laramie store. Between that time and Fall of 2024 one of the tires had a flat and Walmart Laramie, Wy replaced it. On October 7 2024 going to Riverton, Wy. the right rear passenger tire had a blow out. This was on I-80 going west towards Rawlins. It scared the beejeezus out of my young grandchildren. Four hours later, it was replaced with the spare (I did not have a jack in the vehicle and called a tow company). I took the tire to Walmart Riverton and they told me in the tire center that the tire was too badly damaged. They wondered where I had bought the tires. I told them in Laramie at Walmart. They looked me up online and found the tires. They told me they could not replace the tire although it was under warranty. The problem was that they are car tires and not light truck tires!!! They told me to call up Laramie Walmart and the tire manager would take care of me. I went home and did so. Jackson the tire manager said he wasn't going to replace them and that it was all my fault and that I forced them to put those tires on! He lied to me about what happened with the tires and them installing them. I went back to Riverton Walmart and again talked to the tire manager (Tyrone). He said that he would talk to the store Manager and they would make it right. He said he would order the correct ones, install them and then charge the Laramie store. I'm not driving the vehicle anywhere. What can I do about it? I know nothing about tires and have never been a tire company employee. This has been going on for months. Last week the Riverton store said they could mount and balance tires for free but I would have to seek a refund from the Laramie store to reimburse me after I buy new tires for $1200. I live on Social Security of $1229 a month!! 2 of 4 tires have failed and I don't have anywhere near the 60,000 miles warranty Can you help us?
Fuel fitting break and leak fuel everywhere I have had two of these trucks that have done this and it has made my animals sick
I got into an accident with my 2005 chevy silverado by rear ending some one at a stop sign. I pulled up behind the vehicle and stopped to wait for them to go the it was my turn she didn't look well enough and had to hit her breaks again and so then did I but my truck did not stop in time because the breaking system delayed
I got into an accident with my 2005 chevy silverado by rear ending some one at a stop sign. I pulled up behind the vehicle and stopped to wait for them to go the it was my turn she didn't look well enough and had to hit her breaks again and so then did I but my truck did not stop in time because the breaking system delayed
Safety Rating for the 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT4943D — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0442. Technician will need to review Techlink article from May 2013 titled "Using the Evaporative Emissions System Tester" Technician will need to follow these...
PIT4780N — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 2004-2007 Parallel Hybrid Truck parts will be placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
- 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — 156 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — 379 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — 408 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — 560 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — 430 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 (current)
- 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — 218 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — 252 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — 225 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — 79 complaints
- 2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — 27 complaints
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