2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 269 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,135miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,135 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“October 29,2020 I was traveling down a highway when I noticed traffic was stopped and when I went to apply my brakes the pedal went all the way to the floor and I had nothing not even a light came on to notify my of an issue. I also tried to apply the emergency brake and it snapped and at that point I had to leave the road way to avoid hitting any cars or anyone, and in doing so iwent towards a ditch and ramped a driveway. We have ;looked into the recalls and its the same parts we are having trouble with on this truck and why it caused me to wreck. …”
NHTSA complaint #11389919, filed 2021-01, 200,000 miles“Heard clicking noise coming from the front right side of the vehicle when making turns. Sound was only occasional at first then became louder and more prevalent over time. I took the vehicle to the Chevrolet dealer and they determined that the right front hub bearing was faulty and required replacement. This is a sealed bearing that can not be lubricated during routine service intervals per the service adviser. Total failure of this bearing could cause the right front wheel to lock up while driving and/or generate a great amount of heat causing a tire blowout or fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10239231, filed 2008-08, 54,370 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle began to vibrate. The vibration worsened when the contact pulled to the side of the road. The dealer stated that the front driver side wheel bearing was missing. The dealer replaced the wheel bearing. The current mileage was 78,558 and failure mileage was 37,859.”
NHTSA complaint #10217333, filed 2008-02, 37,859 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500. While driving between 25-55 MPH, the front end of the vehicle made a noise and the steering wheel shook lightly. The dealer stated that the driver and passenger side front wheel bearings failed. The wheel bearings were replaced and there had been no further occurrences. The failure mileage was 36,200 and current mileage was 37,300.”
NHTSA complaint #10213737, filed 2008-01, 36,200 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500. While the contact was attempting to back his vehicle into the driveway, he noticed that the front driver's side tire was pointing to the left. The passenger side tire was pointed forward in the desired position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the tie rod needed to be replaced. The contact did not notice any differences beforehand. The current and failure mileages were 63,900.”
NHTSA complaint #10240932, filed 2008-09, 63,900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10168206Oct 31, 2019This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the leaf springs to correct a condition of a squeak noise from the metals making contact.
- 10139210Dec 8, 2017This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the leaf springs to correct a condition of a squeak noise from the metals making contact.
- 10190337Oct 1, 2017Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and…
- 10159573Sep 12, 2017This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the leaf springs to correct a condition of a squeak noise from the metals making contact.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 | 12 | 3% |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
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 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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