$ 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 all looking for help and most cannot get problem resolved by g.m.
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission problems
36 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 36
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 65,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission17
- Transfer case (4-wheel drive)1
- Manual transmission: shift pattern indicator1
- Manual transmission1
- Driveline: driveshaft1
- Driveline1
- Axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
- Axle assembly: axle shaft1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission
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Related recalls
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What 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle stalled several times without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined the contact mentioned that the wheel specifications were changed to match the tire size, but the issue still persisted. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was invalid the failure mileage was 39,000. Updated 02/08/17*lj
Intermittent loss of 1st gear/truck starts in 2 or 3rd gear/intermittent trouble codes p0758 and p0740 then codes clear/extremely dangerous when moving into traffic from a stop/ don't know when truck will stall or fail to pick up speed/transmission shops say can't help until codes are set/emailed chevrolet regarding problem/ vehicle has 45000 miles and is not due for service on the transmission until 50000 miles/trucks transmission should not start failing at only 45000 miles/ chevy's response is vehicle past warranty period not responsible for repairs
This vehicle is 4wd. While traveling at highway speed, the electric shift transfer case shifted into neutral without warning.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at approximately 2 MPH, there was a loud noise coming from the steering wheel without warning. The contact exited the vehicle and observed that the driveshaft detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the driveshaft fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I purchased this vehicle new. A few days after using the four wheel drive I received a "service 4wd" message. Returned the vehicle to the dealer. Dealer said they needed to update the flash. A few weeks later same warning. Returned it to the dealer and they performed the same action. Shortly thereafter the vehicle began to periodically self-engage into 4wd low when stopped (traffic signal or stop and go traffic). Returned the vehicle to the dealership a total of 9 times in the first 72,000 miles (extended warranty). Shortly after the warranty expired, the 4wd began malfunctioning again self engaging then not functioning at all. Returned to dealership and they said it would cost $125 for them to look at the vehicle but since this was a recurring problem they would take care of it for free. Dealer updated the flash again and said the problem was fixed. Less than 1 week later at a 2-way stop the problem returned. When I was stopped the vehicle put itself into 4wd low without me knowing. As I entered the intersection I realized the problem and pressed the accelerator to the floor to avoid getting hit by cross traffic. I managed to get the vehicle off the road; however, when I attempted to disengage the 4wd I was unable. After returning home in 4wd low I parked the truck and did some research. Turns out this was a pretty common problem and chevy still doesn't have a solution. When I started the vehicle so I could take it to the dealership it somehow put the transfercase in neutral and gave me a "service 4wd" message which prevented me from selecting any drivetrain setting. After turning the vehicle off and waiting 15 minutes I started the vehicle while holding the 2h selector. It engaged into 2h and at that point I figured I had enough. I disconnected the wire harness from the transfer case actuator. I have been driving around without 4wd ever since.
Tl* the contact owns 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500.the contact stated that the gear shifter was not illuminating. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,500 and the current mileage was 78,000.
Instrument cluster panel (shift indicator) stopped illuminating. All other items work in cluster. Its so dim you cant tell which gear your in. (there is a recall but we were told we were not covered). The entire cluster must be replaced. And you can only get the part at the dealer because they need to the VIN and mileage on the vehicle. 2. One of the main brake lines burst..yesterday 10-16-2013 while my wife was driving with my son. I am told all the lines must be replaced because they are all corroded.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the gear shifter indicator light failed and the contact did not know if the gear shifted to drive. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v055000 (power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator) the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000 and current mileage was 108,000. Updated 11/30/12
Vehicle speed would not increase. Motor would rev up but vehicle wouldn't go any faster. Transmission overhauled at a cost of 1400.00.
Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 36 complaints about the transmission of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have bad transmission?
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years with the most transmission complaints are 2019 (331 complaints), 2021 (245 complaints) and 2020 (239 complaints).
Other 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
Electrical 189Brakes 131Airbags 51Steering 45Engine 36Suspension 21Visibility 19Fuel system 16Body 15Acceleration 13Wheels 12Lights 10Tires 7Seats 3Seat belts 2Driver assistance 1Locks 1
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