2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2005

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (13%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (14%)

Suspension and Steering (30%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (5%)

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (50%)

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Engine not specified

106000 mi

US $700
(Alignment and) transmission trailer-towing shift switch replaced. 
39000 mi instrument cluster 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

37000 mi

US $6
Rear turn signal bulbs out; result was rapid flashing of turn signal. Replaced both rear turn signal bulbs. 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

35500 mi replace radio 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

310-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

129800 mi

US $1100
Blend doors not operating 
72000 mi

US $83
Turn indicator results in hazards activating. replaced GM signal control module on back of fusebox. 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

175000 mi

US $850
Replaced dash computer panel 
77000 mi Voice recognition and bluetooth not understandable 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

175000 mi

US $45
window regulator failed 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

68480 mi

C $1100
Air bag sensor in front bumper had to be replaced 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

148000 mi

US $55
Replaced blown front left stereo speaker 
151000 mi

US $130
Replaced front impact sensors due to “service air bag” light 
61500 mi

US $297
Fog switch not working. 
137000 mi

US $80
Dash cluster lights are failing, tachometer is not accurate and the temperature gauge is also not accurate. 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

95000 mi

US $165
Dead battery replaced (vehicle parked for several months) 
97000 mi

US $517
Replaced AC drive motor bearings and belts. Replaced battery - dead due to extended time sitting 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Electrical Problems

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