2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,412miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 4% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,412 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.
“Had new tires mounted on truck, technician calls me over and shows me 1/2 play in l&r front wheel bearings. There was no odd tire wear, play in steering wheel or abnormal operation on the highway at low or high speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10214543, filed 2008-01, 54,750 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500. While driving 10 MPH, the driver's side wheel failed. The lower knuckle bent the lower ball joint and caused the axle to fail. The mechanic stated that they had never before seen this type of failure. The manufacturer stated that they would call the contact regarding the issue; however, he has not yet received a response. The dealer currently has the vehicle and will not release it until the contact pays for the repair work. The failure and current mileages were 88,075.”
NHTSA complaint #10255239, filed 2009-01, 88,075 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 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.
- 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…
- 10139199Jan 6, 2015This informational bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure, when…
- 10126308Jun 26, 2014This informational bulletin was created to aid the technician in diagnosing the difference between a shock or strut that has a fluid residule from a possible external source from…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 10% |
| 2001 | 4 | 6% |
| 2000 | 4 | 5% |
| 1999 | 3 | 6% |
| 1998 | 8 | 12% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
17 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsTires
3 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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