2005 Chevrolet Silverado Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 316 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,020miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado, 3% of the 316 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,020 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 went to slow to make turn and brakes went to the floor suddenly so I used emergency brake to stop. I believe all lines will need to be replaced as other look as rusty. Rust has been an issue for last 2 years with rotors needing replace then bearings in front rusted and anti-lock brake light would come on and pedal would surge. This is the worse chevy truck I ever bought as even seeing rust already in lower panels and entire frame. Looks bad for only 53,474 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10535767, filed 2013-08, 53,474 miles“New 2005 Silverado 2500 hd 6.0l, random, metal popping, cracking noises while in motion, and parked. Sounds like small rocks hitting the sheet metal body. Sounds are not isolated to one area on truck, come from all over, both sides. Started almost immediately after purchase. Dealer says it is related to heat shields and a service bulletin is published by GM. I am supposed to get a recall notice within 30 days or so. I cannot find a recall notice/service bulletin for this in anyone's records.”
NHTSA complaint #10134859, filed 2005-08, 92 miles“When the temp outside is about 40 degrees or cooler, something under the vehicle rattles(driver front). This rattling is metal on metal, and sounds like rapidly banging 2 steel cans together. The noise dissipates after driving the vehicle for about 10 minutes, but is quite noticeable when going over bumps in the road during the first 10 mins of usage.”
NHTSA complaint #10178885, filed 2007-01, 20,000 miles“Parked truck at outside stall and went indoors. After about 20 minutes I heard noises and went outside. Found the whole truck was engulfed in flames. By the time the fire department arrived 6 minutes later the fire spread to two additional vehicles. The heat melted and consumed everything except the frame. The fire investigator suspects the fire initiated due to electrical failure and generated from either the driver side dash board or left side of engine. The damage was too destructive to pinpoint exact cause.”
NHTSA complaint #10474231, filed 2012-09, 130,200 miles“Driving back to work from lunch on busy 4 lane highway, brake pedal went to floor. Narrowly avoided a collision at a red light. Put flashers on, lowered the gear selector, and used combo of minimal brake pedal and e brake to make it back to the parking lot at work. Upon inspection, large puddle of brake fluid on driver side near gas tank. Large leak in highly corroded brake line. All brake lines in similar condition and are currently being replaced in the shop. Transmission lines and fuel line are in similar highly corroded condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10532605, filed 2013-07, 65,954 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10113406Feb 8, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10112034Jan 28, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 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…
- 10037570Apr 1, 2012Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
- 10011755Oct 4, 2006Tailgate cable slack. This includes 1998-2006 chevrolet and gmc full and mid size trucks. *eh updated.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 | 16 | 13% |
| 2013 | 9 | 14% |
| 2012 | 14 | 21% |
| 2011 | 15 | 20% |
| 2010 | 12 | 19% |
| 2009 | 14 | 18% |
| 2008 | 14 | 9% |
| 2007 | 23 | 13% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 11 | 3% |
| 2004 | 25 | 4% |
| 2003 | 19 | 3% |
| 2002 | 36 | 5% |
| 2001 | 53 | 6% |
| 2000 | 94 | 7% |
| 1999 | 84 | 5% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 7 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 4% |
| 1995 | 11 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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