The vehicle dossier US · 2005

2005 Chevrolet
SILVERADO 1500Problems & recalls

525 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Electrical system appears in 189 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 525 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Electrical system189 reports
Brakes130 reports
Other components67 reports
Air bags51 reports
Steering45 reports
Transmission & drivetrain36 reports
Engine36 reports
Suspension21 reports
Visibility19 reports
Fuel system16 reports
Body & structure15 reports
See original component labels
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM117
SERVICE BRAKES82
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL62
AIR BAGS49
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC41
STEERING33
ENGINE18
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION17
POWER TRAIN13
SUSPENSION11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING11
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL11
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE9
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM9
UNKNOWN OR OTHER9
EXTERIOR LIGHTING8
SUSPENSION:FRONT7
STRUCTURE:BODY7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH6
EQUIPMENT6
WHEELS6
VISIBILITY6
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP6
TIRES4
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR4
WHEELS:HUB4
STEERING:COLUMN4
STRUCTURE4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR3
STEERING:RACK AND PINION3
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER3
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE3
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY2
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR2
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.2
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL2
WHEELS:RIM2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS2
SEATS2
SEAT BELTS2
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE2
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER2
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS2
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT1
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY1
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE1
INTERIOR LIGHTING1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR1
SUSPENSION:REAR1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING1
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT1
VISIBILITY/WIPER1
AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 15 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Jun 2, 2026
Mileage, where supplied

62,220 miles is the median among 461 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 40,000–93,000 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

0 recall campaigns on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

No campaigns matched this model-year in the imported recall files. This is not confirmation that a particular VIN has no open recalls.
Check this car’s VIN at NHTSA

03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

295 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Jul 18, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP5601CThis PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.NHTSA ID 11020816

This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11020816 at NHTSA
Jul 8, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT6406AThis Preliminary Information communicates direction for different audio issues with RPO UQA, UQF, UQS, or NKDNHTSA ID 11020688

This Preliminary Information communicates direction for different audio issues with RPO UQA, UQF, UQS, or NKD

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11020688 at NHTSA
May 30, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5074RThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.NHTSA ID 11019074

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11019074 at NHTSA
May 30, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5074RThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.NHTSA ID 11019073

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11019073 at NHTSA
May 30, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5074RThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.NHTSA ID 11019072

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11019072 at NHTSA
Mar 28, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions23-NA-001This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.NHTSA ID 11017252

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11017252 at NHTSA
Feb 20, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP5358DThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a …NHTSA ID 11014455

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11014455 at NHTSA
Dec 18, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions03-06-01-023IThis service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.NHTSA ID 11012907

This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.

Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11012907 at NHTSA
Dec 7, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5074QThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released …NHTSA ID 11011782

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11011782 at NHTSA
Oct 25, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4723JThis Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/chargin…NHTSA ID 11009156

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11009156 at NHTSA
Oct 7, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions03-06-01-023HThis service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.NHTSA ID 11010544

This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.

Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11010544 at NHTSA
Sep 12, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5099HThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will ne…NHTSA ID 11007744

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11007744 at NHTSA
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Records below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.

04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.

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