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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 229 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 26% of all 867 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest brake complaint count among 21 Silverado 1500 model years. These complaints report 14 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 68,770 miles.

Brakes complaints
229
26% of 867
Crashes reported
14
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
68,770 mi
Related recalls
2

When 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 6, 2005, latest Oct 3, 2022.

2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter182005 Q12007 Q32009 Q32011 Q32013 Q32015 Q22017 Q22020 Q3
229 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q1 to 2022 Q4; peak 2014 Q3 (18).

Brakes recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

  1. NHTSA 05V161000Apr 22, 2005Brakes90,242 vehicles

    Parking brake

    On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions and built with either pbr parking brake systems or trw parking brake systems, the parking brake friction linings may wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.

    Risk: If the parking brake does not hold, unintended vehicle movement could occur, which could result in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with a pbr parking brake system. On vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system, dealers will install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly. The recall began on july 29, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

  2. NHTSA 05V043000Feb 8, 2005Brakes77,411 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic

    Certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal operating conditions.

    Risk: If a separation occurred and the hood of the vehicle were open, fragments from the accumulator could cause injury to people in the immediate area. The presence of this crack or fractured surface could allow the hydraulic fluid to leak from the accumulator circuit of the booster assembly. The loss of fluid would cause increased steering and braking effort and a crash may occur without prior warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will test the hydro-boost assembly for functional operation of the two-function valve. If the hydro-boost assembly fails the test, dealers will replace the assembly free of charge. The recall began on march 23, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463 and hummer at 1-800-732-5493.

Brakes complaints by Silverado 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005229 (26%)
  2. 2006276 (51%)
  3. 2007111 (11%)
  4. 200848 (4%)
  5. 200938 (7%)
  6. 201034 (8%)
  7. 201147 (7%)
  8. 201227 (10%)
  9. 20139 (2%)
  10. 2014447 (29%)
  11. 2015400 (34%)
  12. 2016280 (35%)
  13. 2017226 (27%)
  14. 2018111 (21%)
  15. 2019210 (19%)
  16. 2020119 (16%)
  17. 202146 (6%)
  18. 202259 (9%)
  19. 202325 (7%)
  20. 202411 (4%)
  21. 20255 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have brake problems?
NHTSA has 229 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 26% of all complaints for this model year, including 14 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 68,770 miles.
Which Chevrolet Silverado 1500 year has the most brake complaints?
The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has the most brake complaints (447), compared with 229 for the 2005.
Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 concern the brake: 05V161000 and 05V043000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.