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2005 Chevrolet Silverado engine complaints

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Filed Aug 8, 2008 · Engine · KY

Actuator for split climate control (drive/passenger) blows hot when A/C is on and temperature shows that cab should be cool. This has happened several times since I bought the truck.

Filed Jul 18, 2008 · Engine · 20,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. When the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle idled roughly and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the left and right wire harness, which was replaced. The failure recurred on three separate occasions. Recently, the battery was replaced at an independent mechanic shop. The technician suggested that the edge be replaced, which was a component that enhances the performance of the vehicle. The component was removed at the contact's request and was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 71,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2007 · Engine · 8,342 miles · VA

Vehicle quits running anytime, brakes and steering "hard", dead battery like symptom and will not start or restart after quitting.

Filed Oct 15, 2007 · Engine · 8,432 miles · VA

Vehicle quits running and may restart after 10 minutes or may not. It shuts off at any speed and at red lights. When on a hill it will roll back into whatever is behind. This vehicle has been to the dealer 6 times and they can find nothing wrong. Sometimes there is power to the dash and lights, other times the dash goes dark as if there was no power at all.

Filed Oct 20, 2006 · Engine · 16,200 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would shut off without any prior warning while accelerating 10 MPH under normal road conditions. This occurred on five occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times, who were unable to duplicate the problem. No repairs were made.

Filed Oct 16, 2006 · Engine · FL

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle infrequently stalled while traveling 70 MPH. The service dealer could not duplicate the issue. This has occurred since april 2005 and has begun to occur more frequently.

Filed May 18, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · 60,800 miles · AR

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalls at any speed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealership several times. The level sensor, fuel injection wiring harness, the direct fuel injection driver, the fuel tank, and the fuel tank module have been replaced. The sender pump assembly was replaced twice. After the last replacement the check engine light illuminated and the dealer could not determine the cause of the problem.

Filed Apr 11, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · OR

2005 silverado hybrid engine turns off at stops when brake is applied. *ts the hybrid turns engine off at stops when brake is applied. The consumer feels that it takes too long for the engine to pick up power after taking foot off the brake and applying the accelerator. The consumer feels that the delay is dangerous when trying to enter fast moving traffic from a stop. While stopped on an incline vehicle rolls backwards while the consumer's foot is in transition from the brake to the accelerator pedal.

Filed Dec 30, 2005 · Engine, Visibility · 9,276 miles · IA

Dt: the contact stated on three occasions the heater failed while in use. The first and second time the dealership cleaned the heater core. The third time, the water pump was replaced. There have been no further problems.

Filed Sep 29, 2005 · Engine · 5,000 miles · VA

Truck has 14000 miles, it has constant over heating problems while towing my 8k travel trailer. I have talked with the chevrolet dealer about it, they told me that they were aware of the problem but at this time have no fix. I call stupid because I heard online that the 06 models have revised cooling systems and a larger turbo charger. My belief is the fix is to much $$ and they will only take care of the few people that tow and have issues. I have notice a lot of information on the net about 04.5 and 05 lly duramax truck that tow over 10000 have this issue but my travel trailer fully loaded only weighs under 9k. The major down side is the trucks inability to maintain the speed limit due to the overheating water temperature and the power loss formed a cooling fan that runs hyperspeeds no stop when towing. My towing has been done at low outside temperatures ranging for 75 to 85 degrees outside. This truck is not performing as advertised or supposed to be designed for.

Filed Sep 22, 2005 · Engine · 1,600 miles · AZ

Dt: the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500 pick-up truck. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle completely shut off. It lost steering and braking capabilities. The contact stated that the engine oil reset light flickered on and off after the incident occurred. After a few minutes the vehicle started back up. The contact stated after driving a few more miles the vehicle repeated the same problem. The contact contacted the manufacturer, and they had a conference call with the dealership, who stated they would repair the vehicle. The dealership has not yet picked up the vehicle. The contact called the dealership, and they were going to call the consumer back within the next few minutes.

Filed Aug 17, 2005 · Engine · 4,000 miles · CA

2005 chevrolet silverado 2500hd with the 6.6 liter duramax engine overheated when pulling my 25 feet travel trailer. Found this to be a hazard that gm was aware and was not doing anything to correct the problem.

Filed Aug 17, 2005 · Engine · 3,500 miles · WI

Truck has 11000 miles, been in the shop 5 times for over heating while towing. Gm technician line has a case # on file, and told the technician who relayed the information to myself that they were aware of the problem but at this time have no fix. I call bs because the 06 models have revised cooling systems and a larger turbo charger. My belief is the fix is to much $$ and they will only take care of the few people that tow and have issues. I have notice a lot of information on the net about 04.5 and 05 lly duramax truck that tow over 10000 have this issue. The major down side is the trucks inability to maintain the speed limit due to the 234* plus water temperature and the power loss formed a cooling fan that runs no stop when towing. I have made the same pull with my 2001 chevrolet duramax truck and have not had issues with impeding traffic flow.

Filed Jun 24, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · TX

The day the vehicle was purchased the consumer noticed that the check engine light on his 2005 chevrolet silverado had illuminated. *nm the dealer reset the check engine light, however it illuminated again and the dealer stated it was a bad gas pressure sensor. 4 months after owning the vehicle the vehicle started jerking and the consumer was unable to pass other motorist on the highway. The consumer managed to get to his destination when all of a sudden all of the lights on the dashboard lit up and the vehicle cut off. The dealer informed the consumer the ABS sensor and crank positioning sensor were bad. *jb

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