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2005 Chevrolet Silverado recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component14
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 4 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Parking brake | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls14
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Aug 11, 200808E050000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsWITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 08E050000
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| Dec 17, 200707E106000 | Wheels: hubWHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 07E106000
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| Aug 28, 200707E066000 | Equipment: electricalIF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 07E066000
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| Aug 3, 200606V289000 | Engine and engine coolingIF THE DAMPER COMES LOOSE, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V289000
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| Jul 17, 200606E064000 | Exterior lightingLACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E064000
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| Jun 29, 200606E060000 | Exterior lightingLACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH DetailsHide details for campaign 06E060000
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Owner complaints by component1,185
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 369 | 31 |
| Service brakes | 315 | 27 |
| Hydraulic | 108 | 9 |
| Steering | 105 | 9 |
| Power train | 94 | 8 |
| Air bags | 92 | 8 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 58 | 5 |
| Suspension | 50 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 48 | 4 |
| Tires | 42 | 4 |
| Structure | 32 | 3 |
| Visibility | 32 | 3 |
| Equipment | 31 | 3 |
| Engine | 27 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 23 | 2 |
17 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was supposedly 168,000.”
- Electrical system
“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.”
- Air bags
“The front airbag impact sensor when they stop working will not work on impact. You can get them from GMC because they stopped making them and you can not find them on the aftermarket.”
Other Chevrolet Silverado model years
- 20090 recalls76 complaints
- 20081 recall162 complaints
- 20071 recall207 complaints
- 20064 recalls188 complaints
- 20058 recalls319 complaints
- 20048 recalls623 complaints
- 20036 recalls695 complaints
- 20024 recalls710 complaints
- 20014 recalls877 complaints
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2005 Chevrolet Silverado recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado have?
NHTSA lists 14 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recent, 08E050000 (reported August 11, 2008), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado recalls for?
The largest group is exterior lighting, with 4 campaigns. Others: steering (2), wheels (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 369 complaints out of 1,185 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 49 crashs and 56 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Chevrolet Silverado?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.
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