2005 Chevrolet Silverado Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 6%of 316 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,276miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado, 6% of the 316 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,276 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In june, 2011, I began noticing my antifreeze levels were dropping slightly. There were no noticeable leaks of antifreeze anywhere. I attributed it to evaporation & added coolant. Over time the truck started using more & more antifreeze. A friend of mine noticed a puff of white smoke coming from the tailpipe. At the time I didn't really think anything of it. Last week while driving home from work after finishing up a b trick job (11pm), I noticed a knocking sound coming from the engine. It smoothed out after a few miles of driving it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10441952, filed 2011-12, 95,000 miles“Truck has 14000 miles, it has constant over heating problems while towing my 8k travel trailer. I have talked with the Chevrolet dealer about it, they told me that they were aware of the problem but at this time have no fix. I call stupid because I heard online that the 06 models have revised cooling systems and a larger turbo charger. My belief is the fix is to much $$ and they will only take care of the few people that tow and have issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10138112, filed 2005-09, 5,000 miles“Truck has 11000 miles, been in the shop 5 times for over heating while towing. Gm technician line has a case # on file, and told the technician who relayed the information to myself that they were aware of the problem but at this time have no fix. I call bs because the 06 models have revised cooling systems and a larger turbo charger. My belief is the fix is to much $$ and they will only take care of the few people that tow and have issues. I have notice a lot of information on the net about 04.5 and 05 lly duramax truck that tow over 10000 have this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10133243, filed 2005-08, 3,500 miles“Vehicle quits running and may restart after 10 minutes or may not. It shuts off at any speed and at red lights. When on a hill it will roll back into whatever is behind. This vehicle has been to the dealer 6 times and they can find nothing wrong. Sometimes there is power to the dash and lights, other times the dash goes dark as if there was no power at all.”
NHTSA complaint #10205665, filed 2007-10, 8,432 miles“Dt: the contact stated on three occasions the heater failed while in use. The first and second time the dealership cleaned the heater core. The third time, the water pump was replaced. There have been no further problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10146584, filed 2005-12, 9,276 milesRelated recalls
- 06V289000Aug 3, 2006On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-vin g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 2004–2006, GMC Sierra 2004–2006, Yukon XL 2004–2006 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10113792Aug 4, 2015This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
- 10113703Jun 23, 2015This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)…
- 10056354Sep 1, 2014Gmc/chevrolet: engines, with egr system, has leakage from egr cooler engine coolant into the combustion chamber. Model 2002-15 silverado, sierra, 2004-09 kodiak c4500-c5500…
- 10058259Jul 16, 2014General motors: an optional engine block heater plug in for onboard ac power and with continuous usage will result in shorting of wires, over heating system, electrical failure…
- 10112069May 14, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction…
- 10113494Aug 19, 2013This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.
- 10113059Jun 24, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction…
- 10036464May 1, 2011Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. Upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the…
- 10037933Jan 1, 2011Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. There are multiple possible causes.
- 10037516Nov 1, 2010Gm: there is a diesel engine hard start when hot. Starts fine when cold. There will be no internal trouble codes.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 20 | 6% |
| 2004 | 24 | 4% |
| 2003 | 26 | 4% |
| 2002 | 58 | 8% |
| 2001 | 91 | 10% |
| 2000 | 88 | 7% |
| 1999 | 61 | 4% |
| 1998 | 15 | 5% |
| 1997 | 20 | 7% |
| 1996 | 13 | 7% |
| 1995 | 15 | 6% |
| 1994 | 5 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 18% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 14% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
87 complaintsElectrical system
64 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsTires
14 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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