Complaints
361
Crashes
16
Fires
8
Injuries
12
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Chevrolet Silverado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#161 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:92,176 mi
Crash-related:3
#233 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:102,864 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:5
#328 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Avg mileage:68,725 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 61 | 3 | — | 92,176 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 33 | 1 | 5 | 102,864 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 28 | — | — | 68,725 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 23 | 3 | — | 86,429 mi | |
| STEERING | 13 | — | — | 40,117 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 | — | — | 9,040 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 | — | — | 36,796 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | — | — | 73,709 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 9 | 1 | — | 30,700 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 8 | — | — | 39,571 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 7 | — | — | 31,385 mi | |
| TIRES | 7 | — | — | 17,603 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 18,686 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 5 | — | — | 76,608 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 5 | 1 | — | 49,865 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | — | — | 59,192 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 3 | — | 22,625 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | 1 | 114,848 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 4 | — | — | 22,667 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 4 | — | — | 349 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | 43,445 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 3 | — | — | 44,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 3 | — | — | 39,708 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 129,004 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | 3 | 1 | — | 11,360 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 3 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 3 | — | — | 28,044 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 3 | — | — | 2,800 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 | — | — | 6,750 mi |
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