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1GCEC14X05Z••••••2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
432on the model
186builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 4Power Train 2Equipment Adaptive/mobility 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemJan 2011
2005 chevy silverado 1500 pick-up. Odometer failure. Dealer wants $475.00.warranty per dealer not available as mileage too high
Power TrainSep 2008
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle would not shift into third gear and the instrument panel was blank. The dealer stated that the transmission and instrument panel failed. The dealer was willing to replace the…
Electrical SystemFeb 2009
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the speedometer would malfunction intermittently. While driving 20 mph, the speedometer would indicate that she was driving 60 mph. When the vehicle would be parked, the speedometer would indicate that the…
Power TrainNov 2007
Driving home from work on hwy began to slow down to turn on road home when 150 yrd from turn very load bang. Rear axle broke. Left rear wheel and axle came out completely right was lodged under wheel well. Do not know yet what all the damage is . Gm is covering under warranty…
Electrical SystemJul 2006
While driving down the interstate at 70 mph, the engine suddenly stalled, resulting in the engine to quit. Since our truck has a standard transmission, the driver simply "popped" the clutch and the engine started. About 10 miles later, the engine stalled several more times…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GCEC14X05Z189696 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.