Used 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD Consumer Reviews
1500 HD
exceptional towing vehicle, good in snow and slippery conditions, vibration in exhaust system, doesn't like to run cold, once warm it run very well, manf. says to run the rear tires at 80psi but it is very hard and rough, run them at 55 and front at 50, while towing I run the rear at 75 and front at 50, towing switch is sometimes apion unless your towing on hills or steep grades, don't use the switch on normal towning, running with syntheics since 800 miles and it runs smoother
Amazing!
I had a 2002 1500hd crew cab but I got t-boned and I needed a new truck, the 02 was the best truck I have ever had but when I found this 03 I was so happy! I think the 2002 was a little more comfortable but other than that everything is amazing! Took it out to South Dakota pheasant hunting and the 4wd got us through snow drifts that were over the hood! It's so much fun to drive, I think the front end reminds me to much of a car, but I'm gonna put a new hood on it so yeah. We also pull a 20 ft deep v ranger boat with it and it doesn't even know its back there, and my uncle pulled it with his Ford f250 and said he struggled so yeah, go Chevy!
- LS Crew CabMSRP: $39,991987 mi away
Value-rado
For a large truck with the capabilities it has, this is the best value on the market. Haul six people and a load of mulch while towing the tandem axle trailer with the bobcat and equipment, all while having the Bose jamming! Wash it up and take it to dinner. Loads of creature-comforts options with the durability and dependability of a Chevy. Some might think the interior layout is boring. However, beauty is in simplicity. I don't need/want woodgrain stickers that peel off. It's a truck. Everything where it needs to be and not labeled with neon-green idiot labels
Great 4 x 4
This truck is great. I traded in my 2002 Z71. The power in this truck is incredible. However, the gas mileage is not impressive. I put a Magnaflow Catback exhaust to increase gas mileage and it did not work although I did get 20 more horses. I am going to put a K & N filter. I heard that improves the gas mileage. So far I love the truck!
Best Truck on the Road
I bought this truck from my cousin early in 2007. It had 21,000 miles on it at the time, never towed anything and only had a golf bag put in the box. Since I have owned it I have used it as a work horse. I have had 3,000 pounds in the box and towed a 15,000 pound loaded dump trailer down the road passing fords and dodges all the way. This truck has the tightest steering in it of any vehicle on the road. it feels like it hugs the road. I havent had any problems with it to date.
Best vehicle I’ve owned, 03 1500HD LT
Owned this truck since 2007, and it has never ever let me down. Here in southern Manitoba she sees hard times but never complains. 6.0 vortec still growls and hauls ass with over 450k km, original 4L80E, only replaced water pump and head gaskets And regular oil changes. She’s definitely hard on gas but I don’t mind constantly paying for the reliability it gives me. My friend bought a 2003 ford at the same time, it burns oil and and hasn’t held up even close to mine. Still blows heat and cold nearly instantly. Best truck or vehicle I have owned, very very tough truck. Way to go Chevy on this generation
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My HD
Although I don't do a lot of heavy hauling or towing, I needed the full crew cab. I love how "heavy duty" this HD is. It is absolutely built like a tank, and I have not had one problem with this vehicle. It is very comfortable, and very powerful. My 6 year old has made me promise to keep it for him, and I have no doubt that it will last plenty long enough. Great truck!!
One Handling Chevy Truck
The Quadrasteer ROCKS. This is my 8th Chev 4X4. Although the IFS is not the off roader that the pre 88's were, this is an awesome truck. The power is awesome, but the mileage is poor around town. I have a 8 1/2' camper made for the short box with a full queen over cab and a 18' boat and it handles them like a dream. With the load it does not affect the mileage much. The Quadrasteer is great with or without a load. I like it so much i don't even drive in 2 wheel steer.
Not a bad truck
Has done what I wanted it to do. Not impressed with the cost of ownership due to electrical problems, poor gas mileage, hazard/signal flasher going bad, and the steering mechanism needing lubricated.
It takes a kicking and......
All around it's been a pretty awesome vehicle. I don't baby it at all. I tow an 11,000 lb. travel trailer regularly, I've used 4 wheel drive over 400 hundred continuous miles of ice, I've chained up through snow up to the bumpers, I've climbed into the mountains on some pretty steep and rocky terrain. I've had the steering column repaired twice, one rear seatbelt buckle and a nut fell out from under the dashboard. Haven't figured out where that came from yet. Gas mileage is usually around 12, but then I'm using it like a truck. If I wanted mileage I'd have bought a Honda and stayed on the highways.
ONLY IN AMERICA
I JUST PUURCHASE THIS TRUCK IN JULY. I FIND IT HANDLES EVERY CONDITION SOFAR WITH NO PROBLEMS. I'M NOT SURE WHY GM DIDN'T PUT DUAL MUFFLERS ONTHIS 1500HD BECAUSE IT ALREADY HAS DUAL CALYALETIC CONVERTS.CHANGE THE EXAUST SYTEM TO TRUE DUALS SHOULD IINHECE THE POWER OR FUEL MILEAGE ! SO FAR I'VE ENJOYED THE POWER AND COMFORT FORD AND DODGE CAN'T COMPETE WITH INTERIOR SPACE AND CARGO BED OF THIS 1500HD. MY LAST TRUCK HAD 11 MILES SHY OF 262000 ON A 1992 SUPERCAB FORD. I HOPE THIS TRUCK DOES THE SAME !!!!
4x4x4 love it!
WE use this crew cab to pull our 7000 lb.travel trailer. We only camp in wilderness campsites. The optional four wheel steering has made backing up a breeze. Haven't had a chance to use the four wheel drive yet.
Silver Smooth
Had a little trouble with the steering shaft but that was fixed under warranty. Other than that, it offers a smooth drive comparable to a car. I feel safe during bad weather. It has never hydroplaned on me. Very roomy inside and great for trips. Great speed acceleration with the 8 cylinder. Makes it easy to speed up for entering the expressways. If you can afford the gasoline as it only gets about 18 miles to the gallon in the city, I highly recommend this truck and would definitely buy another.
Rolled 100K
This is the best truck I have ever owned. It has tons of power and as a farmer I like that it has the HD frame, engine and tranny. It rides comfortably when loaded down with haybales, has plenty of power to tow my 20 stock trailer and plenty of power to pull 26,000lb anhydrous ammonia tanks. It has been the most reliable truck I have driven as well, every time I twist the key it has fired right up and is ready to go to work. It has plenty of room inside for my family, tools, hound dog and me. This is a truck that is actually built to be used as a truck.
this is a sweet machine
This is a great vehicle to drive to church andtoeat also is a work horse this beast never stops pulling it's the best out there I out pulled the new ford f-150 and the dodge hemi it was fun. it;s fun to work in the fields with it;s comfortible suspension settings and it gives you the accelaration when you need it
2003 1500HD
Rides smoother than my '01 2500HD and so far no engine knock or mysterious wide open throttle occurances. Better creature comforts.
drivin' around town
This is my 3rd Chevy truck. I really enjoy this one the most! It feels massive, but not at all difficult to manage. I'm a 5'2" petite lady, and I feel safe in this truck.
Great Truck
This has been such a great truck. I have the LS model with leather pkg, DVD, Bose sysytem, dual Climate, Str whl cntrls, and pwr seats. I put some 265 on it and rised up the front end via torsion bars and leveled out the truck. Looks great! The truck is really solid. My Wife drives a 02 Suburban and she loves driving my truck.
Great Truck /lousy mileage
Bought my "lil mule' as used vehicle w/25k miles, high for being only about a yr old, but couldn't pass on the deal! The truck looks, and runs great. The interior leather is well done and the layout of the dash, etc, couldn't be better. I love this truck! The only issue is with mileage. I get about 13 in town and 14.7 on highway, which is terrible. My 1978 C10 comes within 2-3 miles per gallon without the benefit of 25yrs of evolution! All told, I might buy it again, but with price of gas going up, I would think twice before buying the 6.0L engine.
huh
Very nice truck but sucks gas I wish it would get better gas mileage. It also doesn't help cause I'm on the gas all the time. For how big the truck is it gets up and moves. rhrhrhrh
Very Nice
Really enjoy the truck. Very comfortable and EXTREMELY functional. Crew cab is great, can haul a group of people to lunch. Bed size is good and carry materials to build house.
Best yet!
I have owned several trucks from Chevy to Dodge.This truck so far is by far the best over all.The 6.0 is strong enough to pull my 7200 lb. camper with room to pass the other trucks having a hard time to stay the speed limt pulling much smaller campers.Of course you use the gas,but you have the power when you need it! If you're going to play you have to pay! Super truck!
Like the QUARDASTEER
I took the delivery of a 2003 1500HD 4x4 crew cab with Quadrasteer on July 27, 2003. In that time I have put more than 3500 miles on the truck. My previous truck was a 1-ton crew cab long bed 4x4 but this one drives circles around the old. At 300 hp and only weighting 4600 lb it out performs my old truck in all areas. The Dana rear end is great. Rides a little rough on some of the L.A. and Orange County freeways but it is a truck.
Best truck I've ever owned
I bought this truck with 126k miles and 2 years later we are at 240k. She is a nonstop work horse. Only normal maintenance has been done in 2 years. I love my Chevy. Wouldn't sell her for the world. I hope to see her at 400k miles or more.
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Love My 4x4
Easy to drive and fast on the throttle. Love the style and luxury of my 1500HD...not to mention the pulling power. More room in this quad cab than any other truck out there. Absolutely love it. Great Truck
awesome
best of the best
35,000 and counting
Purchased this 4x4 truck July 2003. Now have 35,000 miles and the Quadrasteer is great. The Quadrasteer feature is good enough to purchase again.
great truck
Fun to drive something that feels like it could pull a mountain. The mileage is horendous but with 5699 lbs what do you expect, right. The interior is well put together and is extremly quiet at highway speeds. The controls are well thought out with superb placement. The drivetrain is second to none for power and excitement.
best truck in the world
It has been so fun seence i bought the new 1500hd.it dose everything a 2500 can do !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
crew cab
style and comfort above average. quiet ride and super sound system. trailer package is perfect, easy access to plug for lights.
I love my Chevy truck-really!
I bought a 2003 Silverado 1500-HD in August of 2002 and I have not had any problems at all. I owned 2 Ford F-150s and was going to buy a third until I looked at the Silverados. I think the Silverado looks better,rides better,has more power and so far has had fewer problems than the Ford.I could not be more satisfied with this truck.
chevy does it again
My last chevy gave me 340,000 miles of service b efore I decided to trade up. I am convinced that m y new truck will be every bit as reliable and give m e many years of service. I have had zero issues t o have serviced in my first 35,000 miles. My o nly complaint is the fuel mileage. I average a bout 14 miles per gallon. This is a very large t ruck - crew cab - 4wd - so perhaps I am being t oo picky. I think if I had to do it over again, I w ould get the deisel simply because of the gain in m ileage.
Work and Family
I needed a truck for plowing and occasional hauling. This truck is definitely not my daily driver due to it's poor fuel consumption. Speaking of which, I get typically 17mpg highway during summer (I have a green foot, so don't expect quite as much) which is decent IMO for a work truck. I still feel like they could do better. Interior is great despite it's plastic dash. Forgive it this though cause it is a work truck. But it definitely gives you luxury too: Decent stereo, comfy leather seats, pretty quiet on the HWY. Load up the back and it is almost as smooth as my wife's Escalade! IMO, engine should be SOHC. 300hp out of 6.0 is poor--6.0 HO in the Escalade is FANTASTIC!
03 1500 HD
Love the room that the truck has but...... interior plastic parts falling off though ( front door driver's side sliding door lock falls off constantly.) GAS mileage stinks!!!!! 15 mpg highway with tail gate down. I would not buy another one until GM improves gas mileage.
Boo- Heah
This 1/2 ton will compete with any 3/4 ton or 2500 truck on the market. Powerful, easy to drive, fits 6, QUITE! Chevy 1500 HD blows away any other 1500.
Love my truck in Louisana
I have enjoyed this truck very much. I pull a 21 ft deck boat with it and it has no problem even in the hills of Arkansas. Chevy needs to come up with a new int. design but it is still nice and confortable, even on long trips. I wish it got better gas mileage, (12-13 in town and 15-16 on the road.) the best was 17mpg. Pulling our boat, 9-10mpg. Keep the rpms down and it will do better, but it has to be babied to do so. As much as I love it I am thinking about selling it only because of the gas prices. If you have the money for gas, and want a super truck, then this truck is for you.
Love my HD
This truck is fun to drive, and has decent power for its size. The digital A/C control absolutely sucks in cold climates. I have had to pull cars and trucks out of ditches on snow and ice, put it in 4lo and it just pulls for days with no traction loss.
2002 silverado 1500 HD
Nice truck, tons of power for pulling my boat and sleds. Rides better than my 1993 Explorer. 14 MPG hwy and around 10 -12 towing at 70+mph. Only complaint so for is chincey interior plastic parts falling off. The front door passenger side sliding door lock falls off constantly and a plastic piece on the side of the back seat keeps getting kicked off.
Great so far
I really enjoy my truck so far. It has a great interior for a truck. It is a lot nicer on the inside than the Ford Super Crew Cab. I think the radio system is awesome. The gas mileage is pretty bad. I have averaged 10 mpg so far.
chery silverado 1500hd
Bumpy ride whith empty load.
Looks good, but cheap parts
Cheap interior, good ride. This is overpriced.
Good, reliable truck. Poor fuel economy
Very happy with this truck. It did everything I needed it to do. Had no problems towing anything, and very steady on the road. Felt very safe on the highway. Very reliable. Lots of room in front and back seats. The only issue with this truck was the fuel economy.
Great Tuck
This is the best half ton ever - bar none!!! Much tougher than my old K1500. Great interior and looks cool!
best truck on earth
this truck is so much better then fords... i have had it for a wile now no noises .. only the best riding truck in the world. some times i restart the engine thinking it isnt on its that smooth and power is instant.. and the ride isnt bouncy... funny how people say the caddy ride in the escalade is deville smooth.. well so is this truck.. same platform...
QS OK
So far I really like this truck. The Quadrasteer has really worked well and have experienced no problems. It is fun to ace-out folks for tight parking spots and whip a U turn on a dime. I was very concerned buying a year 1 feature, but my experience has be very positive so far. The Crew Cab is very roomy. Why would anyone ever buy an SUV when you can get a truck like this. I am very pleased.
1500HD Crew Cab 4x4 LT
This is a great truck with only a few improvements needed.
Chevy's are falling behind, it's fact
Several recalls, poor fuel economy, seats aren't as comfortable as the old lumbar seats. Plus seats with power to only the driver. I dont care for leather so, the prices continue to escalate with less comfort. Of all the Chevy's, the 1500HD Crew is a great towing truck for large equipment such as 7500lbs or more.
Transmission Problems
I experienced transmission problems with this truck at 50000 miles, and had to totally replace it with a new trans out of pocket, not covered by any manufacture warranty. In addition, the check engine light keeps coming on, once you add a bottle of Heet or Engine cleaner into the fuel it goes off, until, fuel gets low and more is added. Then it starts all over again. Truck lugs down on slopes and looses speed, not a pulling type of truck.
I love my Silverado 1500HD
I saw this vehicle in a car & driver magazine the year it came out and decided that was going to be my truck. It was two years later before I was able to buy one. I test drove two other trucks before I showed this to my husband. He knew I was in love with it before I showed it to him. I love this truck. It drives like a 1/2 ton but has the power of a 3/4 ton. With the 6.0 engine and the 410 rear end I can pull my 16 foot stock trailer with all four horses in it like it's not even back there. When we go get hay. I can drive the trailer right out to the hay field and load it with 70-80 bales and get home with no problem. Ny husbands 4X4 Chevy 1/2 ton can't carry that much. It's a great truck.
Nice
I have had this truck 3 days now and must say that it seems to be very well made. Its my first 4x4 and I tell ya I didn't now it would ride as stiff as it does. I have the 4.1 gearing and that even feels different from the other trucks that I have owned. Its got great looks. I don't like the fact that GM has cut some corners in the interior especially on the LT model. For instance the sun visor doesn't have the little flip down mirror and the carpet is that cheap crap not like the thick plush carpet in my suburban, no spare tire lock seems that is an extra. The center console is much smaller than I am used too.