2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 75 complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 75 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 73,000 miles 72 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 14 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 13 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 14 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 72 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 73,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes.
What owners wrote
Driving home down two lane road at 35 MPH. Came to curve and slow traffic ahead. Went to apply brakes like normally, they failed. Pedal traveled all the way to floor with little to no stopping effects on vehicle. Vehicle is a 5 spd standard. I was able to down shift and apply park brake to slow vehicle. I was unable to stop completely and had to drive off the road into the road side ditch to avoid a collision with the stopped traffic. Once stopped I got out to check for damage.
Braking at low speeds affected. When coming to a stop pedal sinks and vehicle rolls forward. I find this as a safety recall for 2001,2002 but not for my 2005 2500hd. Having work done at a repair facility. Rusted ABS sensors and rusted wheel hubs. Replacement cost about $700. This is a known defect since 2001 that should have been corrected before 2005.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- Electrical system 99 complaints
- Steering 31 complaints
- Fuel system 25 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints