2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes problems
The 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 138 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 21% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
138
Brakes complaints
21%
Share of year
10
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE. SHE PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS SMOKING. IN ADDITION, THE HUB CAP MELTED AND FELL TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA has 138 complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes — 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.