2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 vs 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 449 | 269 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 401 | 536 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 15 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,498 mi | 63,900 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 86 | 98 |
| Service Brakes | 127 | 45 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 116 | 26 |
| Power Train | 30 | 21 |
| Steering | 17 | 29 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 16 |
| Tires | 14 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 169 | 58 |
| Brake problems | 49 | 13 |
| Stalling | 17 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 13 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.