One problem related to axle shaft has been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2005 Silverado 1500.
Driving home from work on hwy began to slow down to turn on road home when 150 yrd from turn very load bang. Rear axle broke. Left rear wheel and axle came out completely right was lodged under wheel well. Do not know yet what all the damage is . Gm is covering under warranty because less than 36,000 miles.