2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Engine Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
4 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THERE WAS A ENGINE LEAK AND NOTICED THAT A FEW BOLTS THAT HOLD THE EXHAUST PIPE WERE MISSING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
HAD TO ADD COOLANT OVER A TIME.....NO EVIDENCE OF A LEAK ON MY DRIVEWAY OR ANY OTHER PLACE. STARTED TRUCK ONE MORNING AND HEARD CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. I OBSERVED WATER COMING FROM THE MUFFLER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ON APRIL 22, 2014. ( MILEAGE 84241) DEALER FOUND BLOWN HEAD GASKET AND SEALS, ONE CRACKED HEAD AND WATER IN OIL. REPAIRS DONE: COMPLETE VALVE JOB (REPLACE HEAD GASKET, SEALS & OTHER ASSOCIATED PARTS), REPLACE BROKEN BOLTS, REPLACE COOLANT HOSES, RADIATOR & HEATER HOSES AND THERMOSTAT ETC.. WAS NOT ADVISED BY SERVICE CONSULTANT OF ANY RECALLS OR BULLETINS FOR 2005 SILVERADO. THIS IS LOW MILEAGE FOR THIS KIND OF ENGINE PROBLEM. REPAIR COST: $3683.92 MARTIN CHEVROLET *** TORRANCE, CALIF. *TR
THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT WENT ON. THE ONLY WAY TO FILL THE SYSTEM IS TO OPEN THE RESERVOIR CAP. UNFORTUNATELY BECAUSE THE ENGINE HAD A HEAD GASKET FAILURE THE COOLING SYSTEM WOULD NOT DEPRESSURIZE, EVEN WHEN COLD. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT THERE SHOULD BE A PRESSURE CAP THAT WHEN THE ENGINE OVERHEATS IT ALLOWS THE COOLING SYSTEM TO DEPRESSURIZE. THIS CLOSED SYSTEM IS VERY DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY WHEN SOMEONE WHO IS USED TO FILLING THE OVERFLOW TANK WHEN THE COOLANT IS LOW. BECAUSE THE LACK OF AN OVER FLOW TANK ANYONE THAT OPENS THE PLASTIC RESERVOIR COULD BECAME BURNED. *TR
PARKED TRUCK AT OUTSIDE STALL AND WENT INDOORS. AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES I HEARD NOISES AND WENT OUTSIDE. FOUND THE WHOLE TRUCK WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED 6 MINUTES LATER THE FIRE SPREAD TO TWO ADDITIONAL VEHICLES. THE HEAT MELTED AND CONSUMED EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE FRAME. THE FIRE INVESTIGATOR SUSPECTS THE FIRE INITIATED DUE TO ELECTRICAL FAILURE AND GENERATED FROM EITHER THE DRIVER SIDE DASH BOARD OR LEFT SIDE OF ENGINE. THE DAMAGE WAS TOO DESTRUCTIVE TO PINPOINT EXACT CAUSE. *TR
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Service Brakes
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Electrical System
33 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
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Air Bags
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Steering
13 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
10 complaints
Power Train
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
8 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
6 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
5 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Steeringcolumn
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
3 complaints
Structureframe And Members
3 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
3 complaints
Tiressidewall
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Steeringlinkages
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblybell Housing
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Suspensionrearsprings
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint