2005 Chevrolet Silverado structure problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I went to slow to make turn and brakes went to the floor suddenly so I used emergency brake to stop. I believe all lines will need to be replaced as other look as rusty. Rust has been an issue for last 2 years with rotors needing replace then bearings in front rusted and anti-lock brake light would…”
filed Aug 16, 2013
“Driving back to work from lunch on busy 4 lane highway, brake pedal went to floor. Narrowly avoided a collision at a red light. Put flashers on, lowered the gear selector, and used combo of minimal brake pedal and e brake to make it back to the parking lot at work. Upon inspection, large puddle of…”
filed Jul 30, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please…
PIT3227M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 8, 2017
Structure problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 6 | 5% |
| 2015 Silverado | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 Silverado | 16 | 13% |
| 2013 Silverado | 9 | 14% |
| 2012 Silverado | 14 | 21% |
| 2011 Silverado | 15 | 20% |
| 2010 Silverado | 12 | 19% |
| 2009 Silverado | 14 | 18% |
| 2008 Silverado | 14 | 9% |
| 2007 Silverado | 23 | 13% |
| 2006 Silverado | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 Silverado | 25 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.