2005 GMC Silverado recalls & complaints

2 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

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2complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the GMC Silverado under individual trim or body names rather than "Silverado", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

2complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Brakes (1), Electrical system (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (2)

03/18/2014 · Brakes
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. *TR

03/20/2009 · Electrical system
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*JB

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