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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (36%)

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Engine not specified

37820 mi noisy front differentual 

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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

205000 mi 4wheel drive controllers not switching properly between different modes 2wd/full time and/4high/4low 
7000 mi Intermediate steering shaft clunk loose feeling in steering / repair was to lubricate the steering shaft with GM part#26098419 Lube Kit Inter S total time waited 2.5hrs 
88000 mi

US $475
Transfer case encoder motor sensor was replaced 

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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

79500 mi

US $250
Seal leaking on front right axle shaft, replaced seal, full inspection. 

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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

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 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

226000 mi

US $110
Replaced shifter cable and attachment bolt 

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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
Four wheel drive sensor needed 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

157000 mi

US $250
Rebuild front differential due to bearing noise 
133000 mi

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

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

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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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Transmission Problems

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