2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT review from North America
"This vehicle was a good truck that was hampered by the abuse of the original owner"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The vehicle appeared to have been abused by the previous
The windshield wiper controller went haywire at about 24000 miles. The windshield wipers would turn themselves on (high). The controller was replaced under warranty.
The windshield washer was plugged on the left side.
The doors leaked air/water. All seals were replaced under warranty, but the right front door showed evidence of being "tweaked". This was not able to be fixed without replacing the door.
There was a leak on the right rear - either the window or the roof.
General comments?
We got this vehicle for a good price, but it had problems. Except for the windshield wiper controller, all the problems looked like they were due to the previous owner.
If I had a place to work on it, I think all problems could have been worked out, and it would make a good work truck. As it was, we decided to get a new truck when GM had their big sale.
This truck was great with a trailer! We hardly knew there was anything back there - even with a heavy load. It had plenty of power and was rock solid stable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 6.6L turbo diesel V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 23000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 32000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet GMC Yukon |
| Date of Entry | 19th July, 2005 |