2005 Chevrolet Silverado engine and engine cooling problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Exhaust manifold bolts breaking leaving studs in the heads, heating up engine compartments, releases carbon monoxide, affects o2 sensor and catalytic converter. Will not pass emissions in some states. Gm not standing behind this 1999-2008 issue. It is a safety issue and is expensive to fix. Gm…”
filed Feb 17, 2012
“Exhaust manifold bolts breaking off leaving studs in the heads heating up engine compartment, releases carbon monoxide, affects o2 sensor and catalytic converter, will not pass emissions in some states. Gm not standing behind this 1999-2008 issue. It is a safety issue and is very expensive for us…”
filed Feb 16, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN…Campaign 06V289000 · Aug 3, 2006
Related service bulletins
This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
00-06-01-026G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 4, 2015This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power…
07-06-04-019E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 23, 2015
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Silverado | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Silverado | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 Silverado | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 Silverado | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Silverado | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 Silverado | 7 | 4% |
| 2004 Silverado | 24 | 4% |
| 2003 Silverado | 26 | 4% |
| 2002 Silverado | 58 | 8% |
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.