2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 72about this part
- Share
- 27%of 269 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 72 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 27% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The entire instrument panel flickers and goes dark randomly I cant see my speed or what gear I am in. On my way to work and attempted to stop at a stop sign break pedal went to the floor. I had zero brakes.upon inspection I found a break line had corroded through and ruptured. The vehicle only has 100 thousand miles. It seems to be a common issue with this model vehicle. This is very dangerous”
NHTSA complaint #10978614, filed 2017-04, 100,000 miles“Braking at low speeds affected. When coming to a stop pedal sinks and vehicle rolls forward. I find this as a safety recall for 2001,2002 but not for my 2005 2500hd. Having work done at a repair facility. Rusted ABS sensors and rusted wheel hubs. Replacement cost about $700. This is a known defect since 2001 that should have been corrected before 2005.”
NHTSA complaint #10454408, filed 2012-04, 72,000 miles“As I was driving someone pulled out in front of me so close I had to press on the brake pedal pretty firmly as I did the brakes went to the floor, luckily I have a manual transmission I downshifted in time to miss the other car and pull over only to see the intermediate brake line rusted through along the frame rail.”
NHTSA complaint #10548592, filed 2013-10, 99,433 miles“Hauling my trailer when I depressed brake pedal and pedal went to floor brake line under drivers cab rotted after further inspection all lines on vehicle are rotted and will need to be replaced. Happy it didn't happen at a higher rate of speed. Lucky my 36ft fifth wheel has brakes so I could use my trailer brakes to stop the total unit. If I were on a main street doing regular speed I could have killed someone.”
NHTSA complaint #10574328, filed 2014-03, 50,125 miles“After starting my truck I had stepped on the brake pedal to shift into drive it held and then went completely to the floor. I then proceeded to shift back to park and investigate, and found one of my brake lines had completely split and a puddle of fluid lay on the ground under the proportional valve. My truck is only 8yrs old and less than 70,000 miles on it. Gm must be using some really poor material in their brake lines.”
NHTSA complaint #10559290, filed 2014-01, 69,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
- 10226382Oct 18, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10162149Jun 24, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 31% |
| 2024 | 39 | 27% |
| 2023 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 12 | 12% |
| 2021 | 12 | 13% |
| 2020 | 20 | 18% |
| 2019 | 6 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 5 | 9% |
| 2016 | 14 | 11% |
| 2015 | 37 | 21% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 | 9 | 18% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 8% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 23 | 11% |
| 2006 | 71 | 40% |
| 2005 | 72 | 27% |
| 2004 | 168 | 46% |
| 2003 | 247 | 55% |
| 2002 | 212 | 60% |
| 2001 | 181 | 47% |
| 2000 | 78 | 59% |
| 1999 | 47 | 58% |
| 1998 | 32 | 44% |
| 1997 | 24 | 38% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
98 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsTires
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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.
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