Three problems related to exterior rearview mirror have been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Drivers-side outside rear view mirror shakes excessively, rendering it useless. Dealer replaced the mirror, but stated the problem was most likely with the aftermarket bug shield on the hood. After replacement the mirror still shook. I removed the bug shield, which took care of the problem. Dealer stated that a gm bug shield was designed not to cause the disturbance that causes the mirror to shake.
2005 Chevrolet Silverado cut outs in the exterior side view mirrors causes blind spots. The mirror had to be repositioned each tme the consumer was backing up to see critical areas. Then it had to be repositioned agian for normal driving. Blind spot caused consumer to hit a concrete post when backing.
Outside rear view mirrors have a blind spot at the rear bumper area. Mirror must be repositioned, for backing, each time to view area, and then repositioned to drive forward.
| Exterior Rearview Mirror problems | |
| Visibility problems | |
| Defogger problems | |
| Side/rear Glass problems | |
| Wiper problems |