2005 Chevy Silverado 1500HD Review
Price Estimate: $2,193 - $3,661





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Roomy crew cab can carry six passengers, strong 6.0-liter V8 engine, highest tow rating of any half-ton pickup, innovative features.
Cons
- Dated interior with low-grade materials, questionable build quality.
What’s new
The heavy-duty 1500HD crew cab is back once again this year for buyers who like the size of the light-duty 1500 crew cab, but need more power and towing capacity. As on other half-ton Silverados, a power sunroof is a new option, and includes a HomeLink universal transmitter and deluxe overhead console.
Edmunds says
A powerful drivetrain and stout underpinnings make the Silverado 1500HD crew cab a good option for buyers who like the size of a half-ton pickup but require extra towing capacity. If you don't plan to tow, the Nissan Titan and Dodge Ram are better overall trucks.
For sale near Grand Junction, CO
2 listings
- 186,805 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 6'7” bed, 6l, 8cyl
- Dave Hahler Automotive (713 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
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Located in Webster, SD
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GCGK13UX5F898639
Stock: 5C8639
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-25-2025- 251,478 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 6'7” bed, 6l, 8cyl
- Salvage Reseller (1,864 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
- Trip Computer
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Located in Coconut Creek, FL
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: Yes
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GCGC13U55F865061
Stock: 82795374
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab LS Rwd SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in Colorado.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Colorado
Not EPA tested for Silverado 1500HD LS
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$219/mo
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Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD Reviews
Owner Reviews
5(61%)
4(30%)
3(5%)
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1500 HD
4.5 out of 5 starsPat Briden, 04/11/2004
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab LS 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
exceptional towing vehicle, good in
snow and slippery conditions,
vibration in exhaust system, doesn't
like to run cold, once warm it run
very well, manf. says to run the rear
tires at 80psi but it is very hard and
rough, run them at 55 and front at 50,
while towing I run the rear at 75 and
front at 50, towing switch is
sometimes apion unless your towing on
hills or … steep grades, don't use the
switch on normal towning, running with
syntheics since 800 miles and it runs
smoother
Best Truck on the Road
5 out of 5 starsMike, 12/31/2007
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab LS 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
I bought this truck from my cousin early in 2007. It had 21,000 miles on it at the time, never towed anything and only had a golf bag put in the box. Since I have owned it I have used it as a work horse. I have had 3,000 pounds in the box and towed a 15,000 pound loaded dump trailer down the road passing fords and dodges all the way. This truck has the tightest steering in it of any … vehicle on the road. it feels like it hugs the road. I havent had any problems with it to date.
Amazing!
4.63 out of 5 starsspecial k , 06/01/2010
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab LT 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
I had a 2002 1500hd crew cab but I got t-boned and I needed a new truck, the 02 was the best truck I have ever had but when I found this 03 I was so happy! I think the 2002 was a little more comfortable but other than that everything is amazing! Took it out to South Dakota pheasant hunting and the 4wd got us through snow drifts that were over the hood! It's so much fun to drive, I think … the front end reminds me to much of a car, but I'm gonna put a new hood on it so yeah. We also pull a 20 ft deep v ranger boat with it and it doesn't even know its back there, and my uncle pulled it with his Ford f250 and said he struggled so yeah, go Chevy!
Great 4 x 4
4.63 out of 5 starsyp, 08/18/2003
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD 4dr Crew Cab LS 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
This truck is great. I traded in my
2002 Z71. The power in this truck is
incredible. However, the gas mileage
is not impressive. I put a Magnaflow
Catback exhaust to increase gas
mileage and it did not work although I
did get 20 more horses. I am going to
put a K & N filter. I heard that
improves the gas mileage. So far I
love the truck!
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD, so we've included reviews for other years of the Silverado 1500HD since its last redesign.
2005 Silverado 1500HD Highlights
LS
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $31,800 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Seating | 6 seats |
rear wheel drive | |
Max Towing Capacity | 10,200 lbs. |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Silverado 1500HD include:
- Post-collision safety system
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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