2005 Chevrolet Silverado engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 23 complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 20,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 20,000 miles, and 59% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Parked truck at outside stall and went indoors. After about 20 minutes I heard noises and went outside. Found the whole truck was engulfed in flames. By the time the fire department arrived 6 minutes later the fire spread to two additional vehicles. The heat melted and consumed everything except the frame. The fire investigator suspects the fire initiated due to electrical failure and generated from either the driver side dash board or left side of engine. The damage was too destructive to pinpoint exact cause.
Had to add coolant over a time.....no evidence of a leak on my driveway or any other place. Started truck one morning and heard clicking noise coming from engine. I observed water coming from the muffler. Took vehicle to dealer on april 22, 2014. ( mileage 84241) dealer found blown head gasket and seals, one cracked head and water in oil. Repairs done: complete valve job (replace head gasket, seals & other associated parts), replace broken bolts, replace coolant hoses, radiator & heater hoses and thermostat etc..
Other problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
- Brakes 89 complaints
- Electrical system 65 complaints
- Air bags 28 complaints
- Steering 24 complaints
- Suspension 19 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints
- Transmission 16 complaints