2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
City / HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
300 -330
Seats
5 -6
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jon C
It likes to use fuel with a small fuel tank. I get 7-8 miles to the gallon when towing and the gas tank is 26 gallons. Not a far range.
The truck is strong enough to pull my camper. Wish it had a little more power and a bigger fuel tank. Has been a great vehicle for 6 years that i have owned it. Very comfortable and does some good work.
accountCircle Charles T
Runs well without any maintenance issues.
I really like the interior of my truck, it is basic vinyl and easy to clean. I like the easy to operate heater air conditioner. I like the easy keep interior.
accountCircle Reese N
It has very spacious seating. Comfortably seats 6 people. The only thing that slightly sucks is there are no cd/cassette/aux options without buying a new stereo.
My truck is fantastic! I'm the second owner and the person I got it from took great care of it! I'm traveling and it carries a camper in the bed of it with ease up hills and mountains.
accountCircle charles p
It is very reliable. It's over 10 years old and I have no problems.
I use my truck for work. It has been a very reliable vehicle. I have been very happy with this vehicle.
accountCircle Ron S
It has great ratings on sustainability, longevity and durability
My 2500HD drives great. It tows like a dream. It's great looking.
accountCircle Kent N
Well made, dependable, easy to drive.
I like the 8.1 liter engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and 3/4 ton carrying capacity. I dislike the difficulty parking.
accountCircle Rick G
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
I have not had any problems as of yet. I love the dependability and performance of my truck. The diesel engine provides enough power to tow, haul and move anything I have to at work. As a machine operator I often have to move mini excavators and skid steers. The duramax pulls these with ease. It is comfortable to drive and feels really stable when hauling a trailer with a load. It gives me confidence that it will pull through. It is got ample space in the bed for any attachments or cargo. It looks great as well. Definitely recommend the Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd with the duramax if you are towing anything.
accountCircle Jessica T
It's made to work hard and tow.
I love it's towing ability. I can trailer my kids horses to any horse show they want to go too and can rely on the truck to get us there.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle KELSEY W
Looks great but be prepared to spend
The truck looks great and drives great but we have had so many mechanical issues! Everything from the batteries to the fuel lines and the alternator and the water pump injector you name it we've had to fix it! We have only had the truck a year and have already put about $18,000 into the truck
accountCircle Marie M
The truck is basically brand new as far as the mechanical stuff.
We have had several problems with this truck. We have replaced the transmission, the water pump twice, the oil pump, the entire engine, the head gaskets, it has a boost leak now, we've also replaced the turbo and the injectors too but it has never left us stranded in the side of the road.

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Work Truck
300-330 HP 5-6 Seats
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Base
300-330 HP 5-6 Seats
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LS
300-330 HP 5-6 Seats
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LT
300-330 HP 5 Seats
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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Owner Reviews

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5 stars 67%
4 stars 28%
3 stars 6%
2 stars 0%
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accountCircle KELSEY W on March 10, 2021
Looks great but be prepared to spend
The truck looks great and drives great but we have had so many mechanical issues! Everything from the batteries to the fuel lines and the alternator and the water pump injector you name it we've had to fix it! We have only had the truck a year and have already put about $18,000 into the truck
accountCircle Summer B on February 12, 2021
Take care of the vehicle. If not taken care of it will give you problems.
I have a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. It has been modified with a lift & big tires. So it makes my ride a little rough. But I have had the same truck in the past & it was overall a comfortable ride. It is very roomy & spacious. Not bad gas mileage. It is very reliable if well taken care of.
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Ranks #4 Full Size Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has an average owner rating of 4.63 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 18 other Full Size Pickup Trucks.

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Is The 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD A Good Car?

Great vehicle! Excellent highway miles. Repairs have been minimal. 4 wheel drive has saved us from being door deep in mud many times!
Kelley L.

How Reliable Is The 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD?

No problems that I am aware of. Definitely reliable for us. What few problems we have had are normal wear and tear on normal parts.
Kelley L.

Is The 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD A Good Value?

I am not sure what the resale value is, but Chevy is an excellent brand and trucks bring good value. I have 4 wheel drive a lift kit and tow package added to it.
Kelley L.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD transmission fluid type?

Answer: The 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD uses the recommended 5w-30 synC-HRomesh fluid for manual transmission models and full synthetic fluid for automatic transmission. The recommended transmission fluid type in the...

What's the 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD duramax oil capacity?

Answer: Large trucks like the 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD DuRamaxAre usually powered by robust engines. These mechanical wonders require lots of lubrication so gears within them don't succumb to friction produced...

What's the 2005 Chevy 2500hd transmission fluid capacity?

Answer: The transmission fluid capacity for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD iS7.8 pints for the manual and 7.7 quarts for initial fill and 13.5 quarts for total fill for the 4-speed automatic and 7.4 quarts for...

What's the 2005 Chevy 2500hd 6.0 Fuel filter location?

Answer: If You are looking for the fuel filter on Your 2005 Chevy 2500HD 6.0L, then I've got some news for You. Your fuel filter is located inside of the gas tank and is part of the fuel pump assembly. What this means...

Where is the 2005 chevy silverado 2500hd fuel filter located?

Answer: The 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500hd fuel filter is located on the frame rail under the vehicle. Car parts will eventually become ineffective. The fuel filter needs to be replaced every 30,000 miles. If it doesn't,...
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Safety & Reliability

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