2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 covers three trims — Base, LS and LT — over five bodies that begin with a two-door cab and chassis and end with a four-door crew cab pickup. The mechanical spread stays wide: a turbocharged 6.6L diesel V8 beside gasoline V8s of 6.0L, listed as gasoline or CNG, 8.1L and 5.7L. Wiring diagrams, torque values and diagnostic procedures follow those splits rather than assuming a single configuration.
Engines covered
- 6.6L V8 (403 cu in) — OHV, turbocharged, diesel
- 6.0L V8 (364 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline or CNG
- 8.1L V8 (496 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door cab & chassis
- 2-door standard cab pickup
- 4-door extended cab pickup
- 4-door crew cab pickup
- 4-door cab & chassis
Trims covered
- Base
- LS
- LT
Known issues on the 2005 Silverado 3500. The federal record runs to eight recalls for this year. Two are fuel leaks waiting on a fastener: a pulse damper retainer clip on the 8.1L that can fracture, and fuel rail crossover tube retainer screws made out of specification that can break and let the joint weep as the engine stalls. A shift lever sequence that does not comply with the federal standard can leave the truck moving in a direction the driver did not select, and a brake booster accumulator can crack apart. Electrical faults lead the 1,185 complaints at 336, ahead of 270 on the service brakes.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FU
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGA
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the
This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Showing the 8 most recent of 144 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO3500, WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND WHEN HER LEFT REAR DUALLY WHEELS FELL OFF. THE WHEEL TRAVELED ACROSS THE HIGHWAY INTO THE WESTBOUND LANES WHEN IT WAS STRUCK
WHILE DRIVING AND TOWING A 9000# TRAILER NOTICED BRAKE PEDAL WAS GETTING A LITTLE SPONGY. STOPPED AT REST AREA AND CHECKED THE FLUID AND NOTICED IT WAS QUITE LOW. LOOKED UNDER THE
THE BRAKE LINE ABOVE THE FUEL TANK BLEW OUT. IT WAS NOT GRADUAL EITHER. THE PREVIOUS STOP GAVE ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING. THE NEXT STOP BRAKE INSTANTLY WENT TO THE FLOOR.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWE
Showing the 4 most serious of 60 complaints filed with NHTSA.
