2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 189about this part
- Share
- 36%of 525 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 189 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 36% of the 525 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 29 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The inside and outsides lights started going off by themselves. There was no smoke or burning smell. My husband was going too have it checked out on presidents day, but the truck burnt the day before. Our insurance would not cover it due to normal wear and tear. So here we are out vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11302641, filed 2020-01, 190,000 miles“While driving speedometer reads wrong but odometer is ok? Stop and turn off it works ok for a time. Try to start sometimes it will crank other time it don't GM extended the warranty to cover the dash panel but did not notify me or anyone that I know of I found it online after time had expired (speedometer) and will also control engine cranking .”
NHTSA complaint #10670667, filed 2015-01, 75,000 miles“There is a safety recall on the shift lever indicator but my truck was not included and I have that exact sam issue. I cannot tell what gear my truck is in why isnt my vehicle included? My vehicle was stationary and gradually started to fade at start up.”
NHTSA complaint #11202893, filed 2019-04, 96,000 miles“Vehicle's gauges were not accurate. The speedometer would be working fine then it would gradually go to 0 when I was driving. Rpm would be at 6 and then gas gauge would quit working. Cluster had to be replaced. Chevrolet manufacturer gave me a discount of $75 to replace. This item should be classified as a recall as it was a matter to safety and there were other Chevrolet vehicles that had the same problem at dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10595974, filed 2014-06, 75,000 miles“Around december 2009 I noticed that my tachometer was working intermittently. The problem has now moved over to my speedometer which is registering my speed +/- 25 MPH off the actual speed. This is worse than me texting while driving as I am always having to pace my speed with over vehicles or trying to mentally gauge my actual speed.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 22% |
| 2025 | 26 | 24% |
| 2024 | 43 | 13% |
| 2023 | 63 | 16% |
| 2022 | 140 | 21% |
| 2021 | 113 | 13% |
| 2020 | 117 | 16% |
| 2019 | 191 | 17% |
| 2018 | 104 | 20% |
| 2017 | 123 | 17% |
| 2016 | 119 | 15% |
| 2015 | 165 | 15% |
| 2014 | 341 | 24% |
| 2013 | 11 | 4% |
| 2012 | 21 | 10% |
| 2011 | 27 | 5% |
| 2010 | 21 | 6% |
| 2009 | 43 | 10% |
| 2008 | 91 | 10% |
| 2007 | 81 | 10% |
| 2006 | 48 | 13% |
| 2005 | 189 | 36% |
| 2004 | 267 | 34% |
| 2003 | 195 | 24% |
| 2002 | 20 | 4% |
| 2001 | 23 | 5% |
| 2000 | 20 | 3% |
| 1999 | 25 | 4% |
| 1998 | 23 | 6% |
| 1997 | 28 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
131 complaintsAir bags
51 complaintsSteering
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsWheels
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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