2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 37%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,266miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 37% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,266 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving down the road and was slowing due to vehicles in front of me that were turning. As I started to depress the brake pedal there was a complete loss of pressure in the pedal. In order to get stopped I had to depress the pedal all the way to the floor. Upon stopping in a safe location to inspect what had happened to the brakes, it was found that one of the brake lines had burst due to corrosion.”
NHTSA complaint #10700604, filed 2015-03, 145,000 miles“As previously stated I own a 2005 3500 hd series chevy diesel truck. The truck has less than 80,000 miles on it and has always been in releigh, nc. The truck has not been in a heavily northern road salted areas. Last week when I went to run an errand the brake pedal went all the way to the floor board. When I inspected the brake lines the rear brake line had ruptured. I fixed that line and while test driving the truck the other four lines to the ABS and front brakes also ruptured. …”
NHTSA complaint #11039704, filed 2017-10, 80,000 miles“Traveling to work on june 17, 2014 morning via md i695 pressed brake pedal and it went immediately to the floor providing very little braking. Prior to entering md i695 I had made several stops for intersections and traffic lights and the pedal feel and function was normal. Fortunately being a diesel engine and use of lower engine gears I was able to safely stop the truck without incident. Upon inspection by GM dealer mechanics it was discovered that the brake lines had rusted and ruptured causing loss of hydraulic fluid. …”
NHTSA complaint #10618478, filed 2014-08, 55,266 miles“The 'service air bag' started to be displayed frequently beginning early september 2009 on my 2005 Chevrolet 3500. I notified my local dealer on sept 10, 2009 and the vehicle was serviced on september 11. The diagnose was a faulty 'frontal sensor'. On october 31, 2009 the 'service brake system' displayed and the ABS light would not go out on the same vehicle. This was accompanied along with an annoying repeating beep sound. I contacted my local dealer again and informed of the problem. After several stopping and restarting of the engine the lights went out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10291514, filed 2009-11, 31,060 miles“Brake lines rusted and ruptured resulting in complete loss of braking. Ruptured line was one going to the antilock pump and thus all braking was lost. Antilock pump and brake lines are all exposed under the body of the vehicle and are thus completely exposed to the elements. …”
NHTSA complaint #10608163, filed 2014-07, 110,000 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…
- 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…
- 10246647Sep 1, 2014Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
- 10246646Apr 1, 2014Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
- 10246645Nov 1, 2013Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
- 10139080May 31, 2013This informational bulletin provides information for Disc Brake Warranty Service and Procedures.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 25% |
| 2024 | 12 | 24% |
| 2022 | 4 | 14% |
| 2021 | 5 | 12% |
| 2020 | 7 | 17% |
| 2019 | 3 | 14% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 10 | 20% |
| 2015 | 10 | 19% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 10% |
| 2006 | 17 | 33% |
| 2005 | 17 | 37% |
| 2004 | 21 | 51% |
| 2003 | 24 | 57% |
| 2002 | 23 | 46% |
| 2001 | 37 | 51% |
| 2000 | 38 | 48% |
| 1999 | 22 | 47% |
| 1998 | 24 | 36% |
| 1997 | 26 | 43% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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