2005 Chevrolet Silverado Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 316 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,756miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado, 3% of the 316 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,756 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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 own both a chevy Silverado and suburban 2005. Both vehicles will randomly start blowing hot air out the driver's side. I know at least 5 other people that have 2005 chevys and their vehicle does the same thing. I tried working with the dealer and chevy and both act like they never heard of the problem. Chevy refuses to acknowledge that this is a defected issue on their part and want over $1000.00 to fix the issue. Is there anyway you can get government motors to issue a recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10486567, filed 2012-11, 70,000 miles“(1) it was 22 degrees outside and I went to turn on my heater while pulling away from the house. There was heat coming out but it was not blowing and the heaters control adjustment knobs were not clicking into place. No air was blowing from the front panels or to any panels. I couldn't even get the defroster to operate. I checked all the fuses as per the vehicle operators manual and all fuses were fine. On friday, 04jan08 I called turan foley Chevrolet-cadillac-buick dealership where I had bought the truck back in january of 2005. …”
NHTSA complaint #10214051, filed 2008-01, 38,756 miles“Cold air blowing instead of hot air and could not defrost windshield. Had to pull off road and scrape inside of windshield. This has occurred several times over the years where hot air is coming from passenger side and cold air coming from drivers side. Very dangerous if you cannot see through the windshield as windows fog or freeze up.”
NHTSA complaint #10477241, filed 2012-09, 100,000 miles“Drivers-side outside rear view mirror shakes excessively, rendering it useless. Dealer replaced the mirror, but stated the problem was most likely with the aftermarket bug shield on the hood. After replacement the mirror still shook. I removed the bug shield, which took care of the problem. Dealer stated that a GM bug shield was designed not to cause the disturbance that causes the mirror to shake.”
NHTSA complaint #10124893, filed 2005-06, 200 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 service bulletins
- 10114309Oct 23, 2014This informational bulletin explains how to care for wiper blades.
- 10112382Oct 1, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass…
- 10021017Sep 27, 2006Door glass pops out of run channel.
- 10018623Jan 9, 2006Front hvac blower inoperative.
- 10018566Jan 6, 2006Front blower inoperative stay running during low ambient temperature.
- 10017300Nov 2, 2005Front door glass will not move or rattle in door.
- 10017277Nov 1, 2005Unwanted operation of rear windows.
- 10017188Oct 27, 2005Inaccurate outside temperature reading on inside rearview mirror.
- 10017132Oct 25, 2005Blower motor inoperative at low ambient temperatures.
- 10017123Oct 25, 2005Service vme-outside rear view mirror inoperative.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 5% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 5% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 18 | 3% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 19 | 3% |
| 2001 | 15 | 2% |
| 2000 | 28 | 2% |
| 1999 | 44 | 3% |
| 1998 | 45 | 16% |
| 1997 | 38 | 14% |
| 1996 | 74 | 40% |
| 1995 | 148 | 56% |
| 1994 | 128 | 61% |
| 1993 | 23 | 33% |
| 1992 | 13 | 33% |
| 1991 | 2 | 12% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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