2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD Chevrolet Silverado HD 2005

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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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (38%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (19%)

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Chart based on 16 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

76880 mi

C $250
Idler pulleys for serpentine belt failed and broke belt 
180680 mi

C $2160
Turbo failed and was replaced Injectors replaced 
167000 mi

US $700
Fuel injector replaced. 
100000 mi

US $250
Bare wire going to the crank sensor 
97340 mi new plugs 
104000 mi Oil leak found. Dealer traced it to bad oil filter seal. Replaced filter and topped off oil. No charge. 
124000 mi

US $1100
Oil pan gasket leaking; replaced 
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

103000 mi

US $55
oil dipstick broke, replaced with new one. 
305000 mi

US $1700
Egr went bad. 
316000 mi

US $400
Water pump failure 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

86200 mi

US $220
Water pump failed. Pump is gear driven, and very difficult to replace. 
87500 mi

US $5200
Blown head gaskets. Bad turbo sensor. Bad batteries, four bad glow plugs... 
115700 mi

US $120
Fuel leak, not fixed 
113500 mi

US $1690
Cracked & leaking fuel injector, cylinder 2 
133000 mi

US $1200
MAF wire broken. Repaired wire. 

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado HD Engine Problems

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