2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Automatic Transmission Problems
- 17
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
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What owners report
- automatic transmission · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Equipment
The automatic [redacted] shifts from 2 wheel high to 4 wheel low while driving. I have replaced encoder once and now does it again. This not uncommon in chevy p/u's. Was told by service writer this happened to a truck while it was going down road at 70mph and it destroyed power train. The person was lucky that they had their seat belts on. Problem # 2 is sometimes the speedometer works and sometimes it does not…
ODI 10411542
Automatic Transmission
DEFECTIVE ENCODER MOTOR. *TR
ODI 10402221
Automatic Transmission
2005 chevrolet silverado. Consumer states transmission failed. *tgw the dealer replaced the input clutches in the transmission. *jb
ODI 10403296
Air Bags · Automatic Transmission · Interior Lighting
Shift indicator , does not light up, various panel lights flash off/on when driving at night, transmission with only 97,000 miles. Google searched alot of same type vehicles have this problem. Do not know what gear its in.....transmission went out going down highway had to pull off.....also service airbag light came on......too many things going wrong for a newer vehicle, truck is taken care of very well... *tr
ODI 10326518
Automatic Transmission
Auto transmission only works in 1st and 2nd gear. Load noises from transmission. Replacing transmission now. Cost not known yet. There should be a recall. After minimal research on internet, it is easy to see many issues with chevy transmissions. *tr
ODI 10268692
Automatic Transmission · Instrument Cluster/Panel · Mechanical
Just bought my 2005 chevrolet silverado 24 hrs ago. Speedometer went out. Reads 120 at all times. This is very dangerous , also illegal. Something needs to be done to resolve this issue. Gm should have quality product ! *tr
ODI 10262396
Automatic Transmission
My 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500 with less than 70,000 miles my transmission went out, it started with a little slip then worked fine but the next week it went out completely. The transmission was full of fluid and never leaked. *tr
ODI 10253581
Automatic Transmission
My 2005 silverado z71 has a loud grinding noise coming from the front differential when it is in [redacted]. This car has been serviced regularly,however i have only had this vehicle in 4wheel drive 5 times since i have owned it(new). The potential repair is in excess of $1000.00, because i have been told that it is in the front transfer case because the noise is not there in [redacted]. Can you please help me. Has…
ODI 10253185
Automatic Transmission
While driving down the interstate, my truck would not go into overdrive. A little farther down the road, while shifting into 3rd gear the truck would slip into gear. Eventually 3rd, 4th and od went out, the only gears that worked are 1st and 2nd. The dealer said it would cost over $2500 to rebuild because of the damage or replacement would cost $2800. The truck only had 85000 miles on it. *tr
ODI 10250207
Automatic Transmission · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle would not shift into third gear and the instrument panel was blank. The dealer stated that the transmission and instrument panel failed. The dealer was willing to replace the instrument panel for free, but the transmission would be the contact's responsibility. The contact referenced technical service bulletin number…
ODI 10241967
Air Bags · Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
I was on my way to work and i stopped at a stop sign and happened to look down at my speedometer and it was showing that i was going 10mph while i was sitting still. Then while i was driving the speedometer jumped to 85mph. This was the first time i have noticed this problem. *tr
ODI 10234573
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 15 mph the automatic transmission would not shift into second gear. The dealer stated that the problem could be assembly debris in the transmission. The dealer did not make the repair. The contact stated that they refused to repair under warranty. The failure mileage was 1,100 and the current mileage was 1,248.
ODI 10192967
Automatic Transmission · Equipment
I was driving 55 mph on a state highway when the engine started revving up. The transmission quit while driving down the highway with only 63,000 miles the transmission would engage but would slip out of gear around 45 mph the dealer replaced the transmission at a cost of $2700. Took 3 days 18000 miles later driving down a country road the transmission quit again. I was able to limp it home (60 miles) in first gear.…
ODI 10245855
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission at times hesitates before engaging when accelerator is pushed when vehicle is starting a complete stop. It has happened at least three times - the last being the date listed below.
ODI 10177330
Automatic Transmission
Dt*: the contact stated upon accelerating at low speeds from a stop, the automatic transmission hesitated without warning. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was not contacted.
ODI 10165176
Automatic Transmission
Catastrophic automatic transmission failure at 68,128 miles. Independent repair facility repaired transmission. I have retained the failed component. *nm
ODI 10175008
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Hose, Piping, And Connections
Tl* - - the contact has a 2005 chevrolet silverado. The consumer experienced difficulty in steering and, getting into gear once it was at a complete stop. These symptoms began after the vehicle's odometer reached 5000 miles. The contact purchased the vehicle in 7/2005 and is the original owner. The contact has taken the vehicle to 3 separate dealerships in regards to these issues. After test driving the vehicle the…
ODI 10178999