Wheel alignment for a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
Wheel alignment for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 13.8 to 23.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Pickup Trucks
- Length
- 5.71 m

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2005 Chevrolet Silverado for wheel alignment
- Body: standard pickup trucks (EPA size class).
- 2 bodies this year: silverado hybrid ext cab m/box and silverado hybrid ext cab s/box.
2005 Chevrolet Silverado: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 | Powertrain 11 | Powertrain 12 | Powertrain 13 | Powertrain 14 | Powertrain 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.8 L | 5.3 L | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 4.8 L | 5.3 L | 5.3 L | 4.3 L | 4.8 L | 4.8 L | 5.3 L | 6.0 L | 4.3 L | 6.0 L | 6.0 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 12 |
| MPG combined (US) | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 12 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,950 | US$3,950 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$5,500 | US$4,800 | US$5,150 | US$5,625 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,278 | $4,278 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $5,496 | $5,208 | $6,852 | $7,378 |
| Dimension | Silverado Hybrid Ext Cab M/box | Silverado Hybrid Ext Cab S/box |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5.71 m (225 in) | 5.65 m (222 in) |
| Width | 2.02 m (80 in) | 1.99 m (78 in) |
| Height | 1.81 m (71 in) | 1.81 m (71 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3.65 m (144 in) | 3.65 m (144 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,094 kg (4,616 lb) | 2,094 kg (4,616 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
- NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1,185 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (373), service brakes (326) and steering (110). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V289000 | 2006-08-03 | engine and engine cooling | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. |
| 05V455000 | 2005-10-05 | steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID. |
| 05V161000 | 2005-04-22 | parking brake | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS OR TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE PARKING BRAKE FRICTION LININGS MAY WEAR TO AN EXTENT WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE CAN BECOME INEFFECTIVE IN IMMOBILIZING A PARKED VEHICLE. |
| 05V163000 | 2005-04-22 | seat belts:rear/other | ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS POSITION. APPROPRIATE USE OF A CHILD SEAT OR BOOSTER SEAT,... |
| 05V055000 | 2005-02-14 | power train:manual transmission:shift pattern indicator | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT." UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE STARTING CONDITIONS, THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION... |
| 05V043000 | 2005-02-08 | service brakes, hydraulic | CERTAIN TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR MAY CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. |
| 05V018000 | 2005-01-21 | steering:gear box:shaft sector | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION. THE BOLT MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF STEERING. |
| 04V376000 | 2004-08-02 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.3L (RPO L59) V8 ENGINES, THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE RETAINER SCREWS WERE NOT MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BREAK. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Silverado
For a wheel alignment on your 2005 Chevrolet Silverado, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. An alignment keeps the car driving straight and the tires wearing evenly.
About your Silverado
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Silverado. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Its 4.8L 8-cylinder drives through a 4-speed automatic.
How we help
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work.
A rental while you wait
Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
Car care, briefly
Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell.
Getting a clear quote
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour.
Talk to a person
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
Request wheel alignment
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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