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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2GCEK13T551343409 · Checked Oct 23, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 14

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2GCEK13T551•••••• 2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 HD

This build draws 12.9× more complaints than the average 2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 HD build (14 vs 1).

14on this build
25on the model
23builds in total
2involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries
Most reported Electrical System 5 Service Brakes 3 Power Train 2 Suspension 1

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Air Bags crash Jul 2021
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, he lost control of the vehicle due to losing consciousness. The vehicle left the roadway and went airborne and crashed with a road sign landing in a field. None of the…
Service Brakes crash Sep 2014
While driving home from the beach at the end of labor day weekend I was coming to a complete stop to turn on to rt 404, my vehicle was then struck in the rear, I saw it coming so I applied pressure to the brake as to not hit the car in front of me. After the accident I noticed…
Visibility fire Sep 2008
2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. Smell from heater/a/c blower. First told blower motor. Upon closer examination found that blower motor was ok but resistor and wiring harness had melted/burned. Damage was local to harness and resistor. Dealer will not cover damage. Service…
Engine And Engine Cooling Jun 2012
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 35 mph, the temperature gauge increased and the coolant fan activated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing and the mechanic diagnosed that the water pump and the thermostat needed to be…
Electrical System Dec 2008
My speedometer reads about 20 mph faster than I'm actually driving, and reads 20 -25 mph when at a dead stop. I know this was a warranty fixable item on the 03 and 04 models, why not on the 05's?
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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 2GCEK13T551343409 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.