2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Consumer Discussions

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Noise and Vibration

• Re: 2005 Gmc sierra 2500hd hum/vibration at 60 & 70 [royva]

  Written by: robert1978 on Nov 24, 2011 9:29:11 AM

  I have a 2003 chevy silverado 1500 4x4. Last week my front end started to vibrate/hum at around 60 to 70 mph. I thought that the 4 x 4 axle actuator was engaging the front axles causing the vibration. I pulled it and it wasn't engaged. I noticed gear oil had came out of the vent hose on front differential. Feels like the vibration is effecting power as well, like its ... Read More

Chevrolet Silverado Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Share your Deal! help buying 2011 1500 crew cab

  Written by: aliwnec10 on Apr 15, 2011 8:47:40 AM

  My husband and i are looking to buy a new 2011 crew cab 1500. He currently has a 2005 Chevy Silverado with 55k miles on it. We still owe $15k on it. Has anyone bought a 2011 crew cab recently? if so would you mind sharing your deal? what are your monthly payments? etc?

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Tires and Wheels

• Thinking of increasing tire & wheel size?

  Written by: marvedog on Oct 26, 2009 9:31:48 PM

  I have a 2005 Silverado 1500 extended cab 2wd. It has the 5.3 engine with a 3.73 rear end. It came stock with 245/70/17 tires. An optional tire was 265/70/17. I am thinking about getting a set of tires and wheels from a friend who replaced theirs with some fancier wheels. The size is 265/65/18. They are from a late model Chevy Tahoe. They bolt on fine and do not scrub ... Read More

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Noise and Vibration

• Popping Noise Near Center Floorboard Hump

  Written by: knocking on Sep 23, 2008 7:14:51 AM

  I have a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (RWD Ext Cab/5.3 V8) and started to notice a popping noise in the vicinity of the center floorboard hump. The rate of the pop doesn't increase or decrease with the engine RPMs and it doesn't increase or decrease when the truck is in gear, parked, or being driven. I opened the hood to see if the noise could be heard from the engine compartment ... Read More

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Trailer and Towing Questions

• Towing question

  Written by: iggy51 on Jul 11, 2008 11:49:29 AM

  I have a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71. I just bought a 23 foot travel trailer that wieghs about 5000 lbs. What can I expect and how should I handle steep mtn. roads?Thanks

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Steering

• vibration at 45 to 55 mph

  Written by: motoman2 on May 3, 2008 3:23:02 PM

  i have a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. there is a vibration at 45 mph and 55 mph. it feels like your running over the rumble strips on the highway. has anyone else had this problem or may know how to fix the problem

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 4x4 Questions

• Re: 2005 Silverado 1500 [bruce48532]

  Written by: vinceblas on Jan 4, 2008 9:11:42 AM

  I would check the main ground to see if has any corrosion or is loose. I had 44 DTC's that showed which is nearly all my modules showing bad, but they were all phantom, including the service 4wd and service brakes, etc. The ground wire was cleaned of the corrosion and tightened. I don't know how it got loose, I suspect that it was due to the lift kit and then ... Read More

• 4x4 Issues on 2005 Silverado 1500 FIXED!!!

  Written by: vinceblas on Jan 4, 2008 9:02:36 AM

  I just got my truck out of the shop at Chevy and after 2 days of looking at it including the switch and transfer case motor, they found that the main ground for my truck had a bad connection and was loose. They cleaned the corrosion around the ground and tightened it and all my problems were solved. I was almost to the point of getting a new transfer case motor ... Read More

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Noise and Vibration

• noise under hood

  Written by: jabo2 on Mar 12, 2006 9:49:02 AM

  I have a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 crew-cab,2wd.I have a noise coming from under the hood somewhere that sounds kinda like a whining car horn.When you push down on the gas pedal, that's when you hear it.After a few seconds it will go away.I took it in to the dealer and of course they could not find any problem.This is something I listen to everyday,and they could not find or hear ... Read More

Chevy Silverado: Problems & Solutions

• Re: First Time Buyer, would like some suggestions [buildintechie]

  Written by: sailboatguy on Feb 27, 2006 5:37:25 PM

  I'll make an argument for 2 wheel drive. 4 wheel drive without a locking or limited slip rear differential is really just a 2 wheel drive truck when it comes down to traction on slick surfaces. Ulimately, you'd want 4 wheel drive with a locking rear dif, which in the worst conditions gives you 3 wheels with traction. However 4WD is more expensive and you get worse gas mileage even on ... Read More

• Re: Leveling kit 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 [mm1422]

  Written by: obyone on Aug 3, 2005 4:32:14 PM

  See reply #509. You can do it with the torsion bars. However, if you drive a 2wd it won't work as the suspension setup is a little different. Works for 4wd only.

• Re: Leveling kit 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 [mm1422]

  Written by: giterdone166 on Aug 2, 2005 1:22:41 PM

  There is a bolt 18mm at the rear of your torsion bar which is the long bar under your front doors and you can turn that bolt clock wise to lift your truck 2 inches FREE! it rides the exact same and everything. and if that is not enough you can buy new torsion keys which can lift up to 4 inches to level at installed at any 4x4 shop but ... Read More

• Re: Leveling kit 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 [obyone]

  Written by: mm1422 on Aug 2, 2005 7:56:32 AM

  Bring up the front so its level with the back. What products are good and where can I have this done?

• Re: Leveling kit 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 [mm1422]

  Written by: obyone on Jul 30, 2005 5:16:02 AM

  You want to bring the front up? or the back down? Knowing that will greatly increase the odds of a correct reply.

• Leveling kit 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500

  Written by: mm1422 on Jul 28, 2005 7:38:46 PM

  I am looking into getting a leveling kit installed in my 2005 Chevy Silverado and wanted to ask if anyone had any suggestions, recommendations, or anything else that would be useful.

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 Owners

• Re: Dash board rattle [jerrywimer]

  Written by: trophyfishn on Jul 23, 2005 1:08:04 PM

  I've got a 2005 silverado 1500 5.3L crew cab LS. Just wanted to let anyone know who is having a popping noise of some sort inside the cab that sounds like it's coming from the AC vent area under the dash but behind the ash tray or glove box. That general area, hard to say exactly. The noise is really annoying and sounds like something is loose withe the vent or ... Read More

Leveling kit 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500

• Re: Leveling kit 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 [mm1422]

  Written by: Stever@Edmunds on Jul 5, 2005 12:24:22 PM

  Try the Chevy Silverado: Problems & Solutions discussion instead; other owners will find your question faster over there. Thanks, Steve, Host

• Leveling kit 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500

  Written by: mm1422 on Jul 5, 2005 11:11:33 AM

  I am looking into getting a leveling kit installed in my 2005 Chevy Silverado and wanted to ask if anyone had any suggestions, recommendations, or anything else that would be useful.

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 Owners

• 2005 CRUISE CONTROL

  Written by: k5qm on Jun 16, 2005 4:13:22 PM

  My 2005 Silverado 1500 has a 4.3 engine with a 4 speed automatic transmission. With cruise engaged and climbing hills the transmission downshifts into 3rd for about a second and a half then goes to second . At this time the engine rpm goes from 1800 to 4500 rpm. Not a good situation on wet surface. Chevy dealer tells me that chevy has had this problem since 2001 and refuses to ... Read More

Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra - Owners hangout

• New GM Incentives vs. today's???

  Written by: malco on May 24, 2005 3:14:43 PM

  I am about to buy a 2005 Silverado 1500 extended cab to replace my GMC Sierra. The Chevy dealers are offering $4000 in rebates through next week (expires May 31, 2005). I have heard unverified rumors that the new incentives begining in June '05 will be better, and there may even be a return of last year's Customer Loyalty credits for current GM owners. Does anybody have any real idea if ... Read More

Chevrolet Silverado Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• addl info on prior 04 Silv and other prices/posting

  Written by: jcchevy on Jan 1, 2005 6:42:12 AM

  Hi,   I forgot to include some addl info on my prior posting:   1. MSRP on 04 Silv z71 Crew cab - 37,638 2. MSRP on 05 Silverado Crew Cab Z71 - $39,795 3. MSRP on 04 Titan - $35310 4. MSRP on 05 Tundra - $34110   Just curious to all you reading this message.   1. Which truck would you purchase?   2. I'm looking for best resale ... Read More

• prices on Silv 04 and others

  Written by: jcchevy on Jan 1, 2005 6:37:56 AM

  Hi all,   In follow-up to a discussion I wrote 12-24-04, I went ahead and confirmed some 04 Silverado prices.   I had looked and test drove 04 Silverado Z71 Crew cab (standard 1500), 05 Cilv Crew Cab Z71, 04 Ford F150 Crew Cab, 04 Nissan Titan Crew, and 05 Toyota Tundra Double Cab.   Prices the dealers were selling these for, as of Dec 31, 2004 were as follows (all ... Read More

• responses to 04 Silv prices

  Written by: jcchevy on Jan 1, 2005 6:18:43 AM

  Hi all,   In follow-up to a discussion I wrote 12-24-04, I went ahead and confirmed some 04 Silverado prices.   I had looked and test drove 04 Silverado Z71 Crew cab (standard 1500), 05 Cilv Crew Cab Z71, 04 Ford F150 Crew Cab, 04 Nissan Titan Crew, and 05 Toyota Tundra Double Cab.   Prices the dealers were selling these for, as of Dec 31, 2004 were as follows (all ... Read More

• responses to 04 Silv prices

  Written by: jcchevy on Jan 1, 2005 6:18:11 AM

  Hi all,   In follow-up to a discussion I wrote 12-24-04, I went ahead and confirmed some 04 Silverado prices.   I had looked and test drove 04 Silverado Z71 Crew cab (standard 1500), 05 Cilv Crew Cab Z71, 04 Ford F150 Crew Cab, 04 Nissan Titan Crew, and 05 Toyota Tundra Double Cab.   Prices the dealers were selling these for, as of Dec 31, 2004 were as follows (all ... Read More