I was driving on a road in moderate traffic .came to a traffic light that had turned amber . Tried to apply my brakes and they failed. I ran the light just missing several moving vehicles . Before coasting to a stop.
The worst 2005 GMC Silverado problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 GMC Silverado 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- General motors: intermittent MIL/ses/ DTC P2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to...
- Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. rm updated on 5/2/2012. kb
- Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of MIL, service lamps, service messages, or DTC set by various...
- Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. rm updated 12/6/11.
What 2005 GMC Silverado owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc silverado. The contact stated that the speedometer no longer works and he cannot determine how fast he is traveling. The dealer stated that the repair would cost $400. The failure mileage was 42,000. Updated 04-23-09 *bf updated 04/30/09
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Questions about the 2005 GMC Silverado
Is the 2005 GMC Silverado reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 GMC Silverado, fewer than a typical Silverado model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 GMC Silverado?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 GMC Silverado have?
No recalls on record.
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