2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 Structurebody Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
3 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
Frame is rotten badly but cab and bed hardly any rust. Used bad metal for frame and crossmembers.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE CHANGING THE OIL, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME, UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARM, BRAKE LINES, REAR AXLES, HITCH ASSEMBLING, AND REAR SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY WERE SEVERELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
I PURCHASED A "NEW" 2005 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 UTILITY BED WORK TRUCK...THE DEALERSHIP RIPPED ME OFF WITH THE TRADE IN;REFUSED TO APPLY THE CASH BACK AND DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE GM WAS OFFERING-AND WHEN I GOT THE TRUCK HOME,SAW THE INSIDE OF TOOLBOXES WERE RUSTED...THE HEATER BLEW,THE AIRCONDITIONING QUIT WORKING,STEREO/CD PLAYER QUIT,AS WELL...THE DEALER REFUSED TO FIX THE RUST;DESTROYED THE PICS AND SERVICE REPORT REGARDING THE TRUST. THE OIL CAP BLOWS OFF...IT'S BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES- AND IN JAN 2009,TRUCK KEPT OVERHEATING & BRAKE LIGHTS WENT OUT...DEALER COULD NOT FIND SOURCE OF ENGINE LEAK;AND FAILED TO FIX BRAKE LIGHTS,.THEY STATE IT'S NOT THEIR PROBLEM. THE TRUCK HAS 33,000 MILES ON IT-I EVEN PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY-BUT NO ONE CAN OR WILL FIX IT.FILED 2ND COMPLAINT WITH GM-THEY STATE THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT NEVER DOCUMENTED THE ENGINE LEAK/OVERHEATING/BRAKE PROBLEM !I TOOK THE TRUCK BACK TO DEALER DAY AFTER SIGNED THE CONTRACT-TRIED TO GET...
Other 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 Problem Areas
Electrical System
52 complaints
Service Brakes
45 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
43 complaints
Steering
25 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
20 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
11 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
9 complaints
Tires
9 complaints
Air Bags
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
8 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
8 complaints
Power Train
7 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
2 complaints
Power Traindriveline
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint