Model year record

2005 Chevrolet Silverado

8 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 361 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V289000

Engine and engine cooling

Component: Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 38,439
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-08-03
Owners notified: 2006-08-31

Defect description

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 FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER.

Safety risk

IF THE DAMPER COMES LOOSE, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V455000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Component: Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 123,592
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-10-05
Owners notified: 2005-10-14

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID.

Safety risk

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, IT COULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. IF THE POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAY WERE TO SPRAY ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE(S) FOR TWO SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE THEM IF REQUIRED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V161000

Parking brake

Component: Parking brake
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 90,242
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-04-22
Owners notified: 2005-07-29

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS OR TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE PARKING BRAKE FRICTION LININGS MAY WEAR TO AN EXTENT WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE CAN BECOME INEFFECTIVE IN IMMOBILIZING A PARKED VEHICLE.

Safety risk

IF THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD, UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOW-FORCE SPRING CLIP RETAINER FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V163000

Seat belts: rear/other

Component: Seat belts: rear/other
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 1,359,824
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-04-22
Owners notified: 2005-07-21

Defect description

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 PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS POSITION. APPROPRIATE USE OF A CHILD SEAT OR BOOSTER SEAT, AS RECOMMENDED FOR SMALL CHILDREN, DOES IMPROVE THE FIT CONDITION FOR THIS USER GROUP. IN ADDITION TO INSTRUCTIONS ON PROPER INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD RESTRAINT (WITH CHILD SEATS OR BOOSTERS), SPECIAL VERBIAGE FOR RESTRAINING OLDER CHILD IS INCLUDED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. ALSO, THE SUGGESTED SEAT BELT FIT/ROUTING FOR ADULTS, IRRESPECTIVE OF SEATING POSITION, IS DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL TEXT.

Safety risk

A LAP PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ROUTING THAT IS NOT LOW AND SNUG ON THE HIPS CAN ALLOW THE LAP BELT TO RIDE UP ON AN OCCUPANT'S ABDOMEN INSTEAD OF FITTING LOW AROUND THEIR HIPBONES, AND THEREFORE, CAN EXPOSE THEM TO MORE RISK OF ABDOMINAL AND INTERNAL ORGAN INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CUT OPEN THE GUIDE LOOP, REMOVE A PORTION OF THE LOOP, AND THEN THE REMAINING TWO SIDES SHOULD BE FOLDED OVER AND SECURED WITH A RETAINER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V055000

Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator

Component: Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 7,194
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-02-14
Owners notified: 2005-02-22

Defect description

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT." UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE STARTING CONDITIONS, THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR LOCATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER MAY NOT ILLUMINATE. IF THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR DOES NOT ILLUMINATE, THE DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHICH GEAR THE VEHICLE IS IN.

Safety risk

THE VEHICLE MAY MOVE IN AN UNINTENDED DIRECTION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY TO OTHERS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V043000

Service brakes, hydraulic

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 77,411
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-02-08
Owners notified: 2005-03-23

Defect description

CERTAIN TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR MAY CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.

Safety risk

IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WERE OPEN, FRAGMENTS FROM THE ACCUMULATOR COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PEOPLE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA. THE PRESENCE OF THIS CRACK OR FRACTURED SURFACE COULD ALLOW THE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK FROM THE ACCUMULATOR CIRCUIT OF THE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY. THE LOSS OF FLUID WOULD CAUSE INCREASED STEERING AND BRAKING EFFORT AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL TEST THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY FOR FUNCTIONAL OPERATION OF THE TWO-FUNCTION VALVE. IF THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY FAILS THE TEST, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V018000

Steering: gear box: shaft sector

Component: Steering: gear box: shaft sector
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 3,344
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-01-21
Owners notified: 2005-01-26

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION. THE BOLT MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF STEERING.

Safety risk

IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V376000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 1,103
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-08-02
Owners notified: 2004-07-30

Defect description

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 NOT MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BREAK.

Safety risk

IF THE TUBE RETAINER SCREW BREAKS, FUEL COULD LEAK FROM THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER JOINT, THE ENGINE MAY STALL AND, IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE RETAINER SCREWS. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON JULY 30, 2004, WITH A FOLLOWUP OWNER LETTER BEGAN AUGUST 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463. NOTE: THE GM BULLETIN LISTS THE TAHOE AND YUKON MODELS BECAUSE CANADIAN VEHICLES ARE INCLUDED IN THE BULLETIN. NO U.S. TAHOE OR YUKON VEHICLES ARE INCLUDED IN THE U.S. CAMPAIGN.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Service brakes	61	92,000 mi
Electrical system	33	75,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	28	66,000 mi
Air bags	23	72,000 mi
Steering	13	31,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	11	1,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	10	8,432 mi
Power train	9	80,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	9	25,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	8	29,500 mi
Suspension	7	200 mi
Tires	7	4,685 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	6	16,200 mi
Fuel system, diesel	5	60,800 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	5	45,695 mi
Vehicle speed control	5	49,809 mi
Air bags: frontal	4	21,500 mi
Engine	4	110,000 mi
Steering: column	4	23,000 mi
Suspension: front	4	46 mi
Wheels	4	30,100 mi
Electrical system: wiring	3	22,000 mi
Equipment	3	9,415 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	3	50,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	3	134,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist	3	4,978 mi
Structure: frame and members	3	20,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	3	30,567 mi
Tires: sidewall	3	2,500 mi
Tires: tread/belt	3	5,000 mi
Unknown or other	3	77,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	3	200 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	53,474 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	2	9,276 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel	2	3,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail	2	800 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust	2	100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	2	13 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	2	1,500 mi
Steering: linkages	2	19,000 mi
Structure	2	9,415 mi
Structure: body	2	70,000 mi
Suspension: rear	2	500 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	2	40,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	1	62 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	1	940 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	1	3,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger	1	3,500 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	1	55,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift	1	—
Exterior lighting	1	20,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch	1	—
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly	1	2,126 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	1	940 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	65,954 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	1	27,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1	9,379 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines	1	65,954 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	1	76,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly	1	4,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: bell housing	1	11,996 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	1	—
Power train: manual transmission	1	680 mi
Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator	1	72,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	1	58,237 mi
Seat belts	1	281,000 mi
Seat belts: front	1	31,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage	1	32 mi
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices	1	75,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	1	39,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	1	25,143 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	1	466 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	1	34,300 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	1	34,300 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	67,737 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector	1	76,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections	1	40,358 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft	1	21,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers	1	3,500 mi
Suspension: rear: springs	1	400 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire	1	—
Visibility	1	38,756 mi
Visibility/wiper	1	100,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core	1	9,276 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element	1	38,756 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	1	14,030 mi

The 2004 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.