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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1GCHK23235F••••••2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
223on the model
81builds in total
2involved a crash
Most reportedService Brakes 3Hydraulic 2Electrical System 2Suspension 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashAug 2016
Had to make a sudden stop when a pedestrian walked out in front of the car in front of me. My brake pedal went to the floor and I rear ended the car in front of me. Upon on investigation it was found that one of the front brake lines ruptured due to the high pressure from the…
Air BagscrashMay 2011
Lost control of vehicle went off the road into ditch totaling vehicle, air bag never deployed causing me to hit steering wheel with head. Luckily I was not seriously injured ( two black eyes ) just would like to know why the air bag didn't go off
Electrical SystemJan 2010
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado diesel engine . While driving at speeds as low as 50 mph, the vehicle speedomoter would indicate the vehicle was traveling at speeds of 120 mph and would stick at this mileage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, however no repairs…
SuspensionJun 2006
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 2500. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate. The vibration worsened when the contact pulled to the side of the road. The dealer stated that the front driver side wheel bearing was missing. The dealer replaced…
Service BrakesDec 2011
All brake lines under drivers door severely rusted. The line going to the rear ruptured above the fuel tank causing failure of brake system
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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 1GCHK23235F840719 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.