2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2005 Nissan Frontier
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 | 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2005 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 525 | 532 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 295 | 108 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 34 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–17 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 63,000 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 36 | 262 |
| Electrical System | 189 | 38 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 119 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 106 |
| Engine | 18 | 80 |
| Service Brakes | 82 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 51 | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 46 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 72 | 19 |
| Brake problems | 29 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 22 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 21 | 0 |
| Stalling | 16 | 42 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 46 |
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2005 Nissan Frontier
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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.