2005 Chevrolet Silverado electrical system problems
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado. While the vehicle was parked with the air conditioner set on level five, the blower intermittently clicked off and on. The contact also stated that a burning smell emitted through the vents of the vehicle. The failure recurred on several occasions…”
filed Nov 16, 2015
“Speedometer does not read accurate. It either reads 15 mph at highway speeds, or goes way high such as 120 mph at 55 to 60 mph. Sometimes at the higher reading, it will read 60 mph when vehicle is stopped, in park, and ignition off. I was told this is a stepping motor but hard to change and…”
filed Mar 19, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 10 | 8% |
| 2015 Silverado | 9 | 12% |
| 2014 Silverado | 20 | 16% |
| 2013 Silverado | 6 | 9% |
| 2012 Silverado | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 Silverado | 5 | 7% |
| 2010 Silverado | 8 | 13% |
| 2009 Silverado | 17 | 22% |
| 2008 Silverado | 48 | 30% |
| 2007 Silverado | 38 | 21% |
| 2006 Silverado | 14 | 8% |
| 2004 Silverado | 159 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.