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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%)

Chart based on 80 repairs.
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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 73 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Engine not specified

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009

37820 mi
noisy front differentual 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Florida, United States
May 2011 - May 2015
Oct 2012

57000 mi

US $300
Rack and Pinion was bad; replaced. 

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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

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States
Jun 2011 - Mar 2014
Dec 2013

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

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Virginia, United States
- Jan 2007
Jan 2007

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, part-time w/low range

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Michigan, United States
Aug 2012 - Jul 2016
Jan 2013

US $475
Transfer case encoder motor sensor was replaced 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Missouri, United States
Sep 2015 - Nov 2021
Nov 2016

139900 mi

US $200
Front left wheel bearing failed 
Mar 2017

142000 mi

US $100
Replaced right front wheel bearing. 
Oct 2021

158000 mi

US $200
Replaced the upper & lower ball joints on the left side due to failed state inspection. 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2017 - Mar 2018
Dec 2017

202000 mi
Oil filter cooler plate leaking and possibly the engine pan gasket. 
Feb 2018

205000 mi
4wheel drive controllers not switching properly between different modes 2wd/full time and/4high/4low 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Virginia, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2015
Oct 2012

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. 
Apr 2013

60000 mi

US $45
Rear brake line replaced after bursting due to corrosion. 
May 2013

61700 mi

US $25
Front brake line leak due to corrosion 
Jul 2013

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. 
Dec 2014

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

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Georgia, United States
Apr 2012 - Mar 2018
May 2012

129800 mi

US $1100
Blend doors not operating 
Jul 2012

133000 mi
Back Door (Drivers Side) wont open 
Mar 2016

154000 mi

US $1200
Front Wheel Bearings, Full Brake job. Replaces all 4 shocks. 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Colorado, United States
Jan 2010 - Sep 2012
Mar 2011

72000 mi

US $83
Turn indicator results in hazards activating. replaced GM signal control module on back of fusebox. 
Oct 2011

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. 
Nov 2011

79500 mi

US $250
Seal leaking on front right axle shaft, replaced seal, full inspection. 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Ohio, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010

32300 mi

US $900
front bearings per abs problems and noise 
Jul 2010

39000 mi
instrument cluster 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Colorado, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

106000 mi

US $700
(Alignment and) transmission trailer-towing shift switch replaced. 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States
Feb 2016 - Dec 2017
Nov 2016

55600 mi

US $100
Steering rattles when hitting a bump. Requires greasing to stop rattle every few months. Very crappy design. "they all do it" last chey I want. 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States
Aug 2008 - Apr 2011
Jan 2010

63000 mi

US $650
During 60,000 mile PM actual miles of 62500 the left wheel bearing was worn excessively and it was replaced. 
Jun 2010

67000 mi

US $950
Tie rod replacement Steering column rubber causing noise when turning 
Jul 2010

70000 mi

US $195
check engine light - replaced the fuel vapor shut off valve at the gas tank. 
Mar 2011

77000 mi
Voice recognition and bluetooth not understandable 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in California, United States
Jan 2011 - Sep 2019
Sep 2011

98000 mi

US $450
replace inner tie rods 
Dec 2013

126000 mi

US $498
replaced leaking water pump 
Jul 2016

150300 mi

US $150
Replace shocks on complete suspension 
Feb 2018

175000 mi

US $850
Replaced dash computer panel 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States
Jul 2012 - Dec 2012
Aug 2012

168300 mi

US $6500
4wd system would rarely engage, with "Check 4wd" message on dash. 4wd actuators replaced, as well as 4wd switch (again). Vehicle would occasionally shift into 4-low at speeds greater then 30mph Steering gear faulty, no power steering assist when turning right and at low speed (parking lots) 
Sep 2012

172000 mi

US $800
Knock sensor under intake needed replacing. Electrical connection corroded due to water collection. Relevant TSB available. 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Florida, United States
Nov 2016 - Aug 2017
May 2017

74000 mi

US $140
New Headliner 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States
- Dec 2009
Dec 2009

63000 mi

US $200
Rattling behind the dashboard was related to a broken bearing at the bottom of the steering shaft. The shaft had to be removed and the column replaced. The rattling would occur every time you would hit a bump or go over uneven roads. 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in South Carolina, United States
Feb 2012 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013

136000 mi
Leaking radiator and cracked head gasket. Traded the 2005 Chevy for a Ford F150 Lariat. 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in New York, United States
Aug 2008 - Jun 2018
Sep 2008

32000 mi
Intermidiate Steering Assembly replaced. Caused Vibration at low speeds in Steering Wheel. Common problem for Silverados. 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States
Jun 2015 - May 2019
Oct 2015

175000 mi

US $45
window regulator failed 
May 2019

226000 mi

US $110
Replaced shifter cable and attachment bolt 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States
Aug 2008 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011

92000 mi
Intermediate steering shaft loose again/still when traded. 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Florida, United States
Mar 2015 - Mar 2017
Aug 2016

163300 mi

US $185
Replace Throttle Body and relearn idle 

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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

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2009 - Jul 2019
Oct 2010

52080 mi

C $520
Left Bearing went on the front driver side wheel. 
May 2013

68480 mi

C $1100
Four wheel drive sensor needed to be replaced Air bag sensor in front bumper had to be replaced 
Nov 2014

74900 mi

C $900
Replaced drivers side wheel bearing Replaced drivers side tie rod end 
Sep 2017

93620 mi

C $1900
calipers and front brakes Front left wheel bearing Throttle board 

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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

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Arkansas, United States
Oct 2010 - Dec 2013
Jan 2012

111000 mi

US $116
replaced water pump 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Connecticut, United States
Oct 2009 - Jan 2012
Nov 2009

96000 mi

US $280
left rear wheel cylinder failed during test drive by dealer employee 
Nov 2011

133000 mi

US $525
Four-wheel drive actuator replaced. Four wheel drive transfer case going into four wheel low by itself. 
Jan 2012

137000 mi

US $80
Dash cluster lights are failing, tachometer is not accurate and the temperature gauge is also not accurate. 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in California, United States
Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
Feb 2015

60000 mi

US $297
Fog switch not working. 
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Utah, United States
Feb 2017 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017

148000 mi

US $55
Replaced blown front left stereo speaker 
May 2017

149000 mi

US $500
Replaced ball joints and tie rods. Entirely preventive due to age of vehicle and in advance of installing new tires. 
Sep 2017

151000 mi

US $130
Replaced front impact sensors due to “service air bag” light 
Apr 2018

154000 mi

US $120
Water pump replaced. Radiator and heater hoses replaced. 
Oct 2018

155000 mi

US $250
Replaced front and rear brakes 
Dec 2018

157000 mi

US $250
Rebuild front differential due to bearing noise 
Jan 2021

165000 mi

US $160
Replaced cracked radiator 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in California, United States
Aug 2013 - Oct 2018
Sep 2013

90000 mi

US $99
Tailgate latch mechanism failed 
Mar 2015

95000 mi

US $165
Dead battery replaced (vehicle parked for several months) 
Dec 2017

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 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

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

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Ohio, United States
Oct 2006 - Jun 2011
Oct 2006

25000 mi

US $50
Antenae broken off 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Ohio, United States
Mar 2011 - Sep 2015
May 2011

125000 mi

US $550
Replaced left front bearing hub. 
Nov 2012

132300 mi

US $25
Spare tire cable hoist safety latch would not release. Had to torch off. Will pick up a used one later. Common problem. Do like I did and check it at home, not on the road with a flat!! 
Jan 2013

132200 mi

US $175
Replaced right front bearing hub. 
Mar 2014

135000 mi

US $200
Shaft seal on water pump worn out and leaking. Replaced pump, two drive belts, thermostat, and anti-freeze. 
Sep 2015

141000 mi
Driver side rocker panel rusting out heavily under the door. Gas cap door rusting out. Rust bubbles appearing on front of hood and over left rear wheel well. Rear painted bumper has many surface rust spots. 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

195-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Ohio, United States
Sep 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012

127000 mi

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

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Virginia, United States
Apr 2009 - Sep 2009
Jul 2009

50 mi
Transmission cooler line popped off and drained all the ATF onto US50 in Maryland while driving home from the dealership. Towed and repaired at no charge. 

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