2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Consumer Discussions

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Noise and Vibration

Popping Noise Near Center Floorboard Hump

Written by: knocking on Sep 23, 2008 07:14 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 ... Read More...

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Trailer and Towing Questions

Towing question

Written by: iggy51 on Jul 11, 2008 11:49 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 Read More...

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Steering

vibration at 45 to 55 mph

Written by: motoman2 on May 03, 2008 03:23 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 Read More...

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 4x4 Questions

Re: 2005 Silverado 1500 [bruce48532]

Written by: vinceblas on Jan 04, 2008 09:11 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 additional ... Read More...

4x4 Issues on 2005 Silverado 1500 FIXED!!!

Written by: vinceblas on Jan 04, 2008 09:02 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 and switch ... Read More...

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Noise and Vibration

noise under hood

Written by: jabo2 on Mar 12, 2006 09:49 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 ... Read More...

Chevy Silverado: Problems & Solutions

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

Written by: sailboatguy on Feb 27, 2006 05:37 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 ... Read More...

Re: Leveling kit 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 [mm1422]

Written by: obyone on Aug 03, 2005 04:32 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. Read More...

Re: Leveling kit 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 [mm1422]

Written by: giterdone166 on Aug 02, 2005 01:22 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 with torsion keys you are looking $400+ because ... Read More...

Re: Leveling kit 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 [obyone]

Written by: mm1422 on Aug 02, 2005 07:56 AM

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