Overview & Reviews

This year all heavy-duty Silverados receive a redesigned hood and grille. On extended and crew cab models, a power sunroof is a new option, and includes a HomeLink universal transmitter and deluxe overhead console.

• Multiple drivetrain configurations, substantial towing and hauling capacities, compliant ride quality.

• Interior design is showing its age, low-quality interior materials, below-average build quality.

User Reviews:

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  Chevy 3500 with a Recovery Solutions bed - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
  By Mike - March 8 - 9:23 am

  I purchased an 05 3500 this year, and I have nothing bad to say about my truck. I have always been a Ford man, but after hearing about their problem with that 6.0 powerstroke motor, I decided to go with the Duramax, and let me tell you, it is the most fuel efficient, most powerful and responsive diesel I have ever had. Ive gone though three different super dutys, and I am over the headaches with the Fords. The Ford may look meaner, but I have high hopes for my new Chevy.

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  RVing Truck - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
  By Charles & Barb - February 11 - 10:13 am

  We have driven this truck on flat and in hills to mountains and it has never let us down. We live in a 5th wheel trailer and drive all over this country,on Interstates and dirt ,and this diesel just keeps driving with the rest of the traffic.

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  My Review of my 3500 Chevrolet - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
  By Andy Graves - September 10 - 1:56 am

  My 3500 is the most reliable vehicle Ive ever owned. If I hadnt bought this vehicle then I would be out of a job. When I looked at the price on my truck, I thought I would never find the vehicle I wanted. When I finally found my truck I thought I was going to faint. The salesrepresentative I spoke with was very understanding about my money problems. He gave me a good deal.

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  Silverado 3500DRRW - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
  By greasemonkey - June 27 - 9:56 am

  Great vehicle, I have not had any problems at all so far. Regular routine maintenance. Will pull anything I give it. Duramax is the way to go.

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  Gutless Fuel Hog - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
  By Loyal Stutzman - March 19 - 4:20 pm

  4.5 MPG loaded, 12 MPG empty! Duramax with Allison automatic transmision is a joke! Low power, worse fuel economy! This was by far the worst value for my money since I started buying vehicles in 1986! Will soon be selling this pile of junk for a more powerful, economical gas rig! I loved Chevy trucks until I bought this hunk of junk. You cant even start up an incline loaded without using low range 4X4! Forget quick take-off! Imagine 25 MPH uphill in the Rockies for miles and miles! Yes, I bought it brand new, had it dealer serviced right on schedule, all the updates they had, etc. and still no performance!

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  Chevrolet C3500 evaluation - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
  By Bill Riordan - September 5 - 3:50 pm

  This is an excellent vehicle, equipped with 6.6L Duramax diesel engine and Allison five speed automatic transmission. Have gotten 16 miles per gallon on highway trip, driving at the posted speed limit (70+).

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  DISAPPOINTED CHEVY OWNER - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
  By MIKE - February 7 - 10:53 pm

  I am very disappointed with my purchase of the Chevrolet 4X4 crew cab 3500 pickup. I am towing about 8000 lbs on a regular basis and traded a 2004 Toyota Tundra for the Chevy. This truck rides okay when not towing, but hook a 26 trailer to it and the ride is so uncomfortable you have to pull over every hour or so or it will beat you to death. It averages 7-9mpg and seems to top out at 60 mph on slight inclines. The Tundra by far is a better vehicle more leg room and the overall package is 100% better than Chevrolets "best towing truck" It is too bad as I have been a long time Chevrolet owner but this will be the last.

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  Z-85 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
  By Dale - December 30 - 12:33 am

  What a truck. The Z-85 is a real looker and all that I expected. 20" wheels, 5.3L, 4sp with posi - what more could ya want ?

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  I Love My 2000 Chevy Truck - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
  By My 2000 Chevy Truck - February 23 - 5:53 am

  We mostly use our truck to pull a 30 foot Cabin cruiser boat. It has proven its self over and over again, pulling a 11,000 pound boat up some very steep,and wet boat ramps. We also pull a 25 foot camper with it. If we hadnt hooked it up and didt see it in the rear view mirror, you would never know it was back there. Our truck has proved to be every thing we had hoped for in a truck. All though a might harder to park than our Blazer, my wife had rather take it shopping.she likes the way it puts her up higher than most vehicles.

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  3500 Silverado Dually - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
  By Fred Thomas - December 20 - 12:36 pm

  I recently purchased a Silverado 3500 Vortex Diesel 6.6. I find this vehicle to be responsive and a pure pleasure to drive. The interior of this truck fits a person of my stature. My wife enjoys the heated seats, the OnStar feature, the leather interior and the DVD player. My future endeavor with my vehicle will be to see how a 39 foot Montana fifth wheel trailer is pulled. Cant wait. I recently took it out of town about 300 miles pulling through the grapevine, was a dream while leaving the other vehicles in my rear view mirror. Looking forward to taking it to the snow in Nevada. I looked at the rest and this is the best.