NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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525 reports32,000 miles · Jul 26, 2012
Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE WOULD NOT DETACH FORM THE TIRE WELL AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE TIRE WHEEL WAS LOCATED UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000. ...UP…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE WOULD NOT DETACH FORM THE TIRE WELL AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE TIRE WHEEL WAS LOCATED UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000. ...UPDATED 05/08/13 *BF THE CUSTOMER STATED 2 REPUTABLE CHEVY SERVICERS ATTEMPTED TO RELEASE THE SECONDARY LATCH HOLDING UP THE SPARE AND WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. THE PROCESS TOOK 2 DAYS TO FREE THE TIRE. UPDATED 05/15/2013 *JS
NHTSA ODI #10467830
18,000 miles · Jul 3, 2012
Service Brakes
I WAS DRIVING WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT SOFT. I CONTINUED AND THE SERVICE BRAKES WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. AS I WAS LESS THAN 1 MILE FROM HOME I CONTINUED CAREFULLY. WHEN I GOT HOME I FOUND THE BRAKE RESERVOIR ALMOST EMPTY. I DISCOVERED THE BRAKE HARD LINE TO THE REAR BRAKES WAS CORRODED. THIS IS THE LINE THAT RUNS ABOVE THE GAS TA…
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I WAS DRIVING WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT SOFT. I CONTINUED AND THE SERVICE BRAKES WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. AS I WAS LESS THAN 1 MILE FROM HOME I CONTINUED CAREFULLY. WHEN I GOT HOME I FOUND THE BRAKE RESERVOIR ALMOST EMPTY. I DISCOVERED THE BRAKE HARD LINE TO THE REAR BRAKES WAS CORRODED. THIS IS THE LINE THAT RUNS ABOVE THE GAS TANK. IT WAS CORRODED THERE AND LEAKING FLUID. LUCKY I WASN'T KILLED OR STRANDED FAR FROM HOME ! *JS
NHTSA ODI #10464072
70,000 miles · May 22, 2012
Vehicle Speed Control
THE SPEEDOMETER WILL READ 110MPH WHEN I'M JUST DOING APPROXIMATELY 34-40. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10459288
37,700 miles · Mar 29, 2012
Power Train
THERE IS A BAD SEAL WHERE THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE CONNECTS TO THE SHAFT FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. THIS IS A COMMON PART THAT HAPPENS TO LARGE NUMBER OF VEHICLES.
NHTSA ODI #10453416
101,000 miles · Mar 12, 2012
Electrical SystemFire
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE CAB FILLED UP WITH SMOKE. IT SMELLED LIKE BURNING RUBBER. I HAD TO EVACUATE MY YOUNGEST SON AND FOUND THAT THE WIRES ON THE BLOWER/RESISTOR WHERE ON FIRE. THERE SEEMS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS AND I AM SURPRISED THAT NOBODY HAD BEEN KILLED SO FAR. LOOKS LIKE THE RECALL WAS DONE IN CANADA? H…
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DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE CAB FILLED UP WITH SMOKE. IT SMELLED LIKE BURNING RUBBER. I HAD TO EVACUATE MY YOUNGEST SON AND FOUND THAT THE WIRES ON THE BLOWER/RESISTOR WHERE ON FIRE. THERE SEEMS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS AND I AM SURPRISED THAT NOBODY HAD BEEN KILLED SO FAR. LOOKS LIKE THE RECALL WAS DONE IN CANADA? HTTP://WWW.ARFC.ORG/COMPLAINTS/2005/CHEVROLET/SILVERADO/ELECTRICAL_SYSTEM/PROBLEM.ASPX. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10451324
100,000 miles · Mar 8, 2012
SteeringSuspensionWheels
THE FRONT END INTERMITTENTLY BEGINS TO "SHIMMY" AT ABOUT 50MPH. I HAVE REPLACED TIRES, INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS, AND BRAKES CALIPERS BUT THE PROBLEMS HAVE NOT RESOLVED. THE VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WITH A "CLUNKING" FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. SEVERAL OWNERS REPORT THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10450819
50,000 miles · Mar 8, 2012
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE BRAKING ON ALL PAVEMENT CONDITIONS, AS VEHICLE SLOWS, BRAKES GO INTO ABS MODE AND VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD, REQUIRING ADDITIONAL PEDAL FORCE TO STOP. OCCURS AT 5 MPH OR LESS EVEN ON DRY PAVEMENT. OCCURS WITH ALL PEDAL PRESSURES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10450705
Mileage unknown · Feb 15, 2012
Engine And Engine Cooling
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAKING OFF IN TO THE HEAD THIS IS CAUSING EXHAUST LEAKS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, NOISE, CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE ENGINE AND CAB AREAS, ADDED HEAT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND WILL NOT MEET THE EMISSION STANDARDS OF SOME STATES. VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR AND GM IS NOT STANDING BEHIND THIS ISSUE IN THE…
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EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAKING OFF IN TO THE HEAD THIS IS CAUSING EXHAUST LEAKS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, NOISE, CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE ENGINE AND CAB AREAS, ADDED HEAT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND WILL NOT MEET THE EMISSION STANDARDS OF SOME STATES. VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR AND GM IS NOT STANDING BEHIND THIS ISSUE IN THE TRUCK WITH V-8 ENGINES YEARS 1999-2008. ALMOST ALL HAVE THIS ISSUE. SAFETY HAZARD. PLEASE LOOK AT THIS. ALSO, CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND O2 SENSOR. MAKE THEM STEP UP TO THE PLATE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10448065
Mileage unknown · Feb 15, 2012
Engine And Engine Cooling
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAKING OFF LEAVING STUDS IN THE HEADS THIS IS VERY COMMON PROBLEM. HEATING UP ENGINE COMPARTMENT, RELEASES CARBON MONOXIDE,MESSES UP THE O2 SENSOR AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER. CANNOT PASS EMISSION STANDARDS IF NEED BE.THIS IS IN GM TRUCKS 1999-2008. PLEASE CHECK THIS OUT FOR SAFETY PURPOSES. VERY EXPENSIVE T…
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EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAKING OFF LEAVING STUDS IN THE HEADS THIS IS VERY COMMON PROBLEM. HEATING UP ENGINE COMPARTMENT, RELEASES CARBON MONOXIDE,MESSES UP THE O2 SENSOR AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER. CANNOT PASS EMISSION STANDARDS IF NEED BE.THIS IS IN GM TRUCKS 1999-2008. PLEASE CHECK THIS OUT FOR SAFETY PURPOSES. VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR AND GM IS NOT STANDING BEHIND THE ISSUE. TOO MANY TRUCKS THIS WAY TO BE CO-INCIDENTAL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10448020
Mileage unknown · Feb 14, 2012
Engine And Engine Cooling
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAKING OFF LEAVING STUDS IN THE HEADS THIS IS CAUSING AN EXHAUST LEAK, NOISE, CARBON MONOXIDE, ADDED HEAT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND WILL NOT MEET EMISSION STANDARDS. VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. GM NOT STANDING BEHIND THIS ISSUE TRUCKS 1999-2008 MODELS ALL HAVE THIS ISSUE. SAFETY HAZARD. PLEASE LOO…
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EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAKING OFF LEAVING STUDS IN THE HEADS THIS IS CAUSING AN EXHAUST LEAK, NOISE, CARBON MONOXIDE, ADDED HEAT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND WILL NOT MEET EMISSION STANDARDS. VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. GM NOT STANDING BEHIND THIS ISSUE TRUCKS 1999-2008 MODELS ALL HAVE THIS ISSUE. SAFETY HAZARD. PLEASE LOOK AT THIS. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. ALSO, CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND O2 SENSOR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10447955
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