2005 Chevrolet Silverado Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 316 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado, 1% of the 316 complaints for this model year.
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 have serious concerns about the interior door handles on the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado pu trucks. The location and general shape of these handles make them very easy to accidently open while vehicle is moving. This vehicle is equipped with auto locks , however, these safety locks don't seem to always function. There are certain situations when a door can be unlocked and the automatic locks does not relock. Y wife was injured on the incident date. She had removed her seat belt to retrieve items from floorboard when her purse strap snagged on door handle and caused the door to open. …”
NHTSA complaint #10106028, filed 2005-01Related service bulletins
- 10112428Oct 25, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that are unable to override the automatic door locking feature. Technician will…
- 10038344Jun 1, 2013Gm: the front or rear door may not open from the inside or outside handle, the door will not unlock with any method. The probably cause an incorrect installation of a handle…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 18 | 11% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 10 | 1% |
| 2002 | 9 | 1% |
| 2001 | 14 | 2% |
| 2000 | 28 | 2% |
| 1999 | 22 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
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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