2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 138 complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 21% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 138 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 61,000 miles 132 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 15 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 19 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 25 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 28 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 16 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 5 |
What the data shows
Of the 132 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 61,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that at 10,000 miles, whenever the brakes were applied, the vehicle would shake and increase stopping distance. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the brakes pads and rotors were replaced. The failure occurred again at 29,000 miles and the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the brakes pads and rotors were replaced again. At 32,500 miles, the brakes failed again and a crash occurred as a result.
Brake lines rusted; brake line leak; truck would not brake/stop in driveway; had truck towed to repair shop to replace brake lines completely rusted.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Electrical system 191 complaints
- Air bags 51 complaints
- Steering 48 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Suspension 21 complaints
- Transmission 19 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 19 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints