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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (45%)

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

57000 mi

US $35
Burst rear brake line from Master cylinder to ABS controller. All brake lines had a lot of corrosion along the frame. 
60000 mi

US $45
Rear brake line replaced after bursting due to corrosion. 
61700 mi

US $25
Front brake line leak due to corrosion 
65000 mi

US $350
Front brake line rusted and burst, 4th line to burst on the truck so all remaining metal lines were replaced. Bent and flared lines myself. Vibration under braking. Upon inspection, it was found that the calipers were not sliding due to corrosion causing the inside pads to ride the rotors. This caused the rotors to warp so calipers, rotors and pads were replaced. 
90000 mi

US $35
Rear brake line going over the gas tank rusted through and needed replacement. 

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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

78000 mi

US $117
ABS light stays on after starting. Hypertech scan said right front sensor failed to report, replaced right front sensor, light now goes off after starting. 

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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

93620 mi

C $1900
calipers and front brakes 

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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

96000 mi

US $280
left rear wheel cylinder failed during test drive by dealer employee 
155000 mi

US $250
Replaced front and rear brakes 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

195-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

127000 mi

US $341
ABS wheel sensor out, needed to replace entire wheel bearing hub assembly 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brake Problems

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