2005 Chevrolet Silverado Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 316 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado, 1% of the 316 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.
“I began to have trouble with my light bulbs. When I tried to change bulb I found evidence of poor connection with the plastic of the bulb and of the socket somewhat burned. The filaments of the bulbs were ok. A friend of mine advised me to coat the connection with silicone grease. Recently a virginia state trooper stopped me for two bulbs not functioning. Same problem. Luckily he waited while I removed the assembly and, yes, the bulbs were fine but not making good contact. He explained that he also has a Chevrolet truck and has the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10641094, filed 2014-10, 20,000 miles“2005 Chevrolet Silverado hd 2500. Driving head lights automatically came on by themselves. Vehicle was shut off at 7:00 pm, received a phone call at 3:00 am that the head lights were on. Vehicle had not been moved or started since it had been parked at 7:00 pm. Could not get the lights to shut off. Restarted vehicle and shut off vehicle and lights still wouldn't shut off. The head lights were on but no tail lights. Turned automatic head light switch o off, nothing happened. It took about 5 times of doing this before they finally shut off. It seems like it maybe a faulty switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10181728, filed 2007-02Related service bulletins
- 10023217Sep 1, 2007Turn signal in camper style outside rearview mirror (rpo dpn) does not illuminate turn signal flash (replace upper mirror glass)
- 10019186Feb 16, 2006Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
- 10017427Nov 8, 2005Turn signals inoperative.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 7 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 1% |
| 2002 | 10 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 13 | 1% |
| 1999 | 19 | 1% |
| 1998 | 9 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
87 complaintsElectrical system
64 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsTires
14 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
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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