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%)

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

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (60%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 10 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 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

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

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

126000 mi

US $498
replaced leaking water pump 
70000 mi

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

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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

172000 mi

US $800
Knock sensor under intake needed replacing. Electrical connection corroded due to water collection. Relevant TSB available. 

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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

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 5.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

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

93620 mi

C $1900
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

154000 mi

US $120
Water pump replaced. Radiator and heater hoses replaced. 
165000 mi

US $160
Replaced cracked radiator 
111000 mi

US $116
replaced water pump 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Problems

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