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2GCEK13T751••••••2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500
This build draws 4.3× more complaints than the average 2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 build (10 vs 2).
10on this build
432on the model
186builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedElectrical System 5Service Brakes 3Power Train 2Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashMar 2005
While driving 40 mph vehicle crashed into a store front. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy. No injuries reported
Power TrainDec 2016
$ wheel drive autotrac system malfunctioned . Bounces between 2 wheel and 4 wheel drive. This happened on a city street. It happened twice before 2013 and 2015 .had dealer diagnose and fix problem. Did not fix. There are hundreds of people on the internet with the same problem…
Service BrakesSep 2016
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 10 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floor without warning. The contact had to constantly pump the brake pedal and apply extreme force to ensure that the vehicle completely stopped. The vehicle was…
Electrical SystemJan 2014
The heater blower would not turn off which drained the battery. Now both parts need to be replaced. According to chevrolet, this part was a recall item if made from a certain manufacture. Apparently, our part was a different manufacturer which is why we didn't get the recall…
TiresApr 2007
Took my truck to the dealership and was advised my tires were almost bald...had only 16,900+ miles. Dealership replace tires, but not the same type. Yes, same brand, bridgestone dueller a/t. Also dealership did a realignment. Truck never rode the same after the alignment and the…
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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 2GCEK13T751109353 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.