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2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (27%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (2%)

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (18%)

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Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD

Engine not specified

Chevrolet in Alabama, United States
Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012

100000 mi

US $250
Bare wire going to the crank sensor 
Chevrolet in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2012 - Dec 2014
Aug 2014

53940 mi

C $100
Worn tie rod end 
Sep 2014

53940 mi

C $300
Rear wheel seals 
Chevrolet in South Carolina, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2016
Jul 2016

126700 mi

US $70
Odometer, other gauges failed 
Chevrolet in Nova Scotia, Canada
Dec 2013 - Jun 2014
Dec 2013

76880 mi

C $250
Idler pulleys for serpentine belt failed and broke belt 
Chevrolet in Iowa, United States
May 2014 - Apr 2015
Mar 2015

167000 mi

US $700
Fuel injector replaced. 
Chevrolet in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2014 - Jul 2015
Aug 2014

172620 mi

C $3840
Rear end was replaced. Locked up while driving. Gears and housing were damaged beyond repair. 
Nov 2014

180680 mi

C $2160
Turbo failed and was replaced Injectors replaced 
Chevrolet in Arizona, United States
Jun 2012 - Oct 2014
Feb 2013

73300 mi

US $75
rear door latch stopped working...had to replace 
Jun 2014

96000 mi

US $130
Blower motor relay and blower motor. Repair unsuccessful. 
Sep 2014

101000 mi

US $220
Bad window motors...driver and passenger side 
Chevrolet in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2012 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

97340 mi
new plugs 
Chevrolet in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2011 - Sep 2015
Apr 2012

88000 mi

US $600
The repair was to replace the valve on the back of the pump. GM called it Parking Lot Syndrome. Funny they knew all about it. 
Jun 2012

89000 mi

US $980
Transfer case rear output seal leaking, left rear axle seal. Power steering compression fittings replaced. Power brake hydro boost leaking, replaced. 
Jul 2013

94000 mi

US $125
Left front wheel bearing and hub replacement, refinish brake rotor.  Replace universal joint. 
Chevrolet in Ohio, United States
Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
Mar 2012

57000 mi
Transmission rebuilt and replacement of planetary gears. Brake calipers replaced and rotors turned on front 
Chevrolet in California, United States
Dec 2011 - May 2015
Feb 2012

76100 mi

US $600
Transfer case electronic servo motor for 4WD gear selection 
Apr 2012

79000 mi

US $1400
Front hub and bearings on 4WD 
Sep 2013

104000 mi
Oil leak found. Dealer traced it to bad oil filter seal. Replaced filter and topped off oil. No charge. Pitman and idler arms were worn, and replaced. 
Sep 2014

124000 mi

US $1100
Driveline support bearing worn; replaced Oil pan gasket leaking; replaced 
Chevrolet in Minnesota, United States
Dec 2011 - May 2012
Feb 2012

207000 mi

US $1300
Idler pulley froze up. Upon arriving at the dealer noticed the alternator bearing was loose 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

Chevrolet in Texas, United States
Dec 2011 - Jun 2018
Apr 2015

305000 mi

US $1700
Egr went bad. 
Dec 2016

308000 mi

US $350
Hydroboost 
Aug 2017

316000 mi

US $400
Water pump failure 
May 2018

317000 mi

US $1300
Pitman arm, idler arm, tie rods, power steering lines. wheel bearings sway bar 
Chevrolet in California, United States
Apr 2015 - Mar 2018
Nov 2015

90000 mi

US $150
speedometer was rebuilt, stopped working 
Apr 2017

103000 mi

US $55
oil dipstick broke, replaced with new one. 
Aug 2017

116000 mi

US $350
rear window motor and controller replaced. Still need to replace driver window and mirror controller. Had to rebuild speedometer panel at about 90,000 miles. 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Chevrolet in California, United States
Dec 2011 - Jun 2018
Apr 2013

86200 mi

US $220
Water pump failed. Pump is gear driven, and very difficult to replace. 
Jul 2013

87500 mi

US $5200
Blown head gaskets. Bad turbo sensor. Bad batteries, four bad glow plugs... 
Aug 2016

115700 mi

US $120
Fuel leak, not fixed 
Jan 2017

113500 mi

US $1690
Cracked & leaking fuel injector, cylinder 2 
Jun 2017

133000 mi

US $1200
MAF wire broken. Repaired wire. Front end worn. Replaced parts. 
Dec 2017

135000 mi

US $860
Full brake service. First one in the car's life. 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

Chevrolet in Alaska, United States
Oct 2013 - Jun 2018
Nov 2013

102300 mi

US $280
Clunk when NOT turning. Mid steering arm was worn. 
Dec 2016

123000 mi

US $2500
Wheel bearing completely worn. Replaced both wheel bearings. Axle seal also leaking. Seal was stuck in there, had to be machined out. Replaced both axle seals. 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Chevrolet in Washington, United States
Mar 2012 - Dec 2017
Sep 2015

127000 mi

US $400
Right wheel bearing clunk - not unusual for wheel bearing to need replacement at this mileage. I did passenger side - will do driver's side bearing and wheel alignment as preventative measure on next trip to alignment shop. 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

Chevrolet in Oklahoma, United States
Sep 2012 - Sep 2018
Jul 2013

100000 mi

US $1181
100,000 mile service and replace battery 
Oct 2015

124145 mi

US $278
Left rear axle seal 
Jan 2018

134000 mi

US $532
Replace font left wheel hub 
Jun 2018

135346 mi

US $546
Replace starter and battery 
Aug 2018

135557 mi

US $253
A/C quit. Added freon and replaced fan clutch. 

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2004.5 Chevrolet Silverado HD

Engine not specified

Chevrolet in Manitoba, Canada
Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
May 2015

142640 mi

C $200
Links Tie rod end Transmission too warm towing 
Dec 2015

189720 mi

C $1400
Wear through spot on transfer case. Transfer case replaced with upgraded case. Axel seals 

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