2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 269 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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 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“My 2005 duramax diesel has repeatedly had the right rear brake/tail light go out. I have had the bulb replaced once by dealer, and paid for it. And the rest of the 4 times my husband and I have replaced the bulb as the dealership cost to replace a bulb is 5 x's the cost of the bulb. My duramax currently has the right rear brake/light bulb out. 2005 Chevrolet, currently has 40, 000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10326760, filed 2010-04, 3,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500. The driver side tail light continues to fail. A local mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the light bulb was melting and disabled the prongs form touching, thus causing the bulb to fail. The dealer and manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 62,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10215763, filed 2008-01, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 diesel. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact noticed that the lights on the shifter level were no longer illuminated. The contact also stated that his tail lights and the door locks would no longer function. The contact stated that because of the failure, he was unable to determine what gear he was driving in. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and was repaired. The failure mileage was 21,010 and the current mileage was 21,060. The consumer also stated the back-up lights were not working. Updated 04/15/11”
NHTSA complaint #10359658, filed 2010-10, 21,010 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 7 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 4 | 8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
98 complaintsBrakes
72 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 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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