2005 Chevrolet silverado 2500
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Chevrolet silverado 2500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
2005 Chevrolet silverado 2500 at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2005 Chevrolet silverado 2500 recalls 1
CERTAIN FABTECH AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS71000 AND FTS71001, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2001-2006 GM C/K 2500 PICK UP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PIN LOCATED INSIDE THE PITMAN ARM CAN SHEAR OFF DUE TO A REVERSE BENDING FATIGUE CONDITION, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Fix: FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 909-597-7800.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2005 Chevrolet silverado 2500 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2005 Chevrolet silverado 2500 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2005 Chevrolet silverado 2500 trims & engines on record
2005 Chevrolet silverado 2500 vehicles on record
Other Chevrolet silverado 2500 model years
2005 Chevrolet silverado 2500 — frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Chevrolet silverado 2500 have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet silverado 2500. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What gas mileage does the 2005 Chevrolet silverado 2500 get?
The 2005 Chevrolet silverado 2500 has U.S. EPA estimates of 9–11 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.