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Hybrid propulsion systemPart report

2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD Hybrid propulsion system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 26 total for the year
Median mileage
64,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the hybrid propulsion system of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD, 4% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 HD. The contact stated that while merging onto the highway at 10 MPH, the vehicle lost power without warning. The contact managed to push the vehicle to the shoulder and the vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the hybrid components failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times but no successful remedy was discovered. In addition, the vehicle would seize when in reverse and the check power fluid and the power steering warning lights were illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #10467632, filed 2012-07, 64,000 miles

Hybrid propulsion system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200514%

Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD

Brakes
9 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology