2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls and problems

The 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 0 recalls and 269 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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How the 2005 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 27 Silverado 2500 model years — 5th most.

0recalls
269complaints
14crashes
15fires
10injuries
63,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2005: 2 complaints20052006: 9 complaints2007: 18 complaints20072008: 30 complaints2009: 38 complaints2009382010: 37 complaints2011: 23 complaints20112012: 22 complaints2013: 18 complaints20132014: 30 complaints2015: 10 complaints20152016: 10 complaints2017: 5 complaints20172018: 9 complaints2019: 2 complaints20192021: 2 complaints2022: 1 complaints20222025: 2 complaints2026: 1 complaints20261

2005 vs. other Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2005. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (98), service brakes (71), steering (29). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.