Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2005 Chevrolet silverado has 14 recalls, 1184 complaints.
14
Recalls
1184
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
08E050000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER ...
05V055000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD ...
06E060000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH...
06V289000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTUR...
04V376000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.3L (RPO L59) V8 ENGINES, THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE RETAINER SCREWS WERE ...
06E023000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED...
05V163000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP ...
05V043000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CERTAIN TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR MA...
06E064000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AM...
05V455000
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TUR...
05V161000
PARKING BRAKE
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS OR TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE PARKING ...
07E066000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. ...
07E106000
WHEELS:HUB
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059,...
05V018000
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION. THE BOLT MAY FRACTURE RESU...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that it wa... |
| Jul 17, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The front airbag impact sensor when they stop working will not work on impact. You can get them from... |
| Jul 4, 2025 | AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | Unknown |
| Mar 13, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Suspension system potentially life threatening. On [XXX] I purchased a 2005 Chevy Silverado truck f... |
| Mar 9, 2025 | SUSPENSION | 03/09/2025 Purchased 2005 Chev Silverado 1500 from Tony's Trade Co, Inc. Owner stated he had been a... |
| Oct 7, 2024 | TIRES | I bought tires from Walmart.com website in July 15 2023 and had them installed on a 2005 Chevrolet 2... |
| Mar 26, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel fitting break and leak fuel everywhere I have had two of these trucks that have done this and i... |
| Nov 30, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | AIR BAG LIGHT ON, LIGHT ON GEAR SHIFT REAL DIM |
| Sep 1, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Air bag impact sensor under radiator cracked and is no bad |
| Jul 13, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to start ... |
| May 23, 2023 | STEERING | Power steering system has failed. Power steering pump where the hose is connected leaks out any powe... |
| Dec 9, 2022 | ENGINE | Recently replaced o2 Sensor and cleared check engine status. I failed the state emissions test becau... |
| Sep 1, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have had brakes fail twice because of corroded brake lines now one of my fuel lines ruptured becau... |
| Jun 20, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | code po446 will not go away it is costing me a fortune to fix now i cant get it through inspection i... |
| Jan 13, 2022 | AIR BAGS | The airbag light is on. I took it to the chevy dealership on battlecreek rd, the service clerk said ... |
| Dec 9, 2021 | STRUCTURE | Frame is rotten badly but cab and bed hardly any rust. Used bad metal for frame and crossmembers. |
| Nov 21, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Design flaw - Brake light switch- the end section of the internal spring is placed in a position tha... |
| Aug 14, 2021 | SUSPENSION | Frame broken behind cab on both sides |
| Jul 16, 2021 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 ... |
| Jul 1, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | As I approached an intersection to make a left-hand turn, I stepped on my trucks brake pedal. I expe... |