Engine Exhaust System problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Three problems related to engine exhaust system have been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 based on all problems reported for the 2005 Silverado 2500.

1 Engine Exhaust System problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2010

I have a 2005 Chevrolet silverado with a 6. 0 liter engine. The left side and right side exhaust manifold are missing 2 bolts each. I only have 50,000 miles on this vehicle. The cost is unbelievable. This is certainly a matter that gm should take care of.

2 Engine Exhaust System problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2010

Exhaust manifold gasket leaking due to exhaust manifold bolts breaking/rusting off on more than one truck, a 2001 chevy 3/4 ton with 6. 0 and a 2005 model with a 6. 0.

3 Engine Exhaust System problem

Failure Date: 11/12/2009

Exhaust manifold bolt head broke off. 1st bolt initially then second bolt next to it broke as well. No work has been done to motor or aftermarket parts added that would affect this part and create failure. Exhaust gas enters the underhood area sometime can be smelled inside cab. The exhaust makes a black plume up side of motor.


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