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1GCHK23U65F••••••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
Most reportedElectrical System 3Power Train 2Steering 2Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainOct 2015
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle shifted out of gear without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the u-joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The…
SteeringJul 2010
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated that a clunking noise emitted from the steering shaft while driving at all speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the steering shaft was worn out and needed…
Electrical SystemSep 2008
The speedometer on my 2005 chevy 2500hd 4x4 gave out at about 27000 miles two months ago. We were pulling a trailer on mountain roads at the time. Knowing your speed in the mountains is important and this could have been a deadly problem. Gm has known about the problem and I…
Service BrakesJun 2006
I have had so many problems with this truck, here are some. Alternator, air bag, brakes, ABS, steering box, water pump, blower switch, speedometer, horn. When the blower switch started smoking my grandson tried to jump out of the truck while it was moving. My dash is always lit…
Electrical SystemSep 2008
At 26,000 miles the speedometer on my 2005 chevy silverado started to slowly down. Is has happened 5x in the past 6 trips. It is very dangerous because twice I was pulling a travel trailer on mountain roads where speed is a big safety issue. Too much speed and off a cliff we go.…
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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 1GCHK23U65F828405 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.