Component Record

Chevrolet Silverado 2005 Brakes Problems

89 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado - 28% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage89 complaints

89 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

05V043000Reported February 8, 2005 - 77,411 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on February 8, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 77,411 vehicles across all affected models.

05V161000Reported April 22, 2005 - 90,242 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 22, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 90,242 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System65 Power Train29 Air Bags28 Engine26 Steering24 Suspension19

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.