Two problems related to engine have 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.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. When the vehicle was started in cold temperatures, the vehicle would not warm up. The antifreeze was low and refilled by the contact, but the failure continued. The dealer stated that the antifreeze was leaking due to a cracked head gasket. The repair cost was estimated at $4,200. The manufacturer could not assist with repairs. Although there was an extended warranty on the vehicle, she was unable to have repairs performed under warranty because the company was under liquidation. The warranty company also stated that they would not cover the repairs since the failures were recurring issues. No repairs have been performed. The failure and current mileages were less than 90,000. Updated 5/7/09 updated 05/12/09.
Lifter valve defect resulting in $3700 engine repair.