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severe Owners of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado have filed 14 NHTSA complaints about the wheels, typically surfacing around 68,000 miles at roughly $400 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See wheels across all vehicles →
| Model year | wheels complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 Silverado (this page) | 14 |
| 2006 Silverado | 13 |
| 2007 Silverado | 6 |
| 2008 Silverado | 4 |
| 2009 Silverado | 4 |
Of the 16 model years of Chevrolet Silverado we track for wheels problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 14.
Wheel separation can result in a vehicle crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering wheels on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have grease leaking from front hub bearings. Technician should not replace the bearing for grease purge. Technician should be advised to not clean the purged grease from the area immediately on or adjacent to the seals because this grease provides additional protection. Technician should only replace the bearing if the seals show visible damage, bearing endplay is greater than 0.005" or 0.13mm, bearing exhibits rough rotation, or bearing exhibits abnormal noise.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS OF VEHICLES WITH 20 INCH WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗20 INCH PLUS SIZE WHEEL RESTRICTION - SUPPLEMENT TO ACCESSORIES BULLETIN ACC04-056. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Owners of 2005 Silverados report catastrophic failure of front wheel hub bearing assemblies at relatively low mileage—as early as 47,000 miles—with multiple bearing failures occurring in the same vehicle within years. Bearings lock up suddenly, causing loud clunking or grinding noises, ABS light illumination, wheel wobble, and vibration. In several cases, wheels have separated completely from the vehicle during highway driving after warning signs of noise and steering pull. One owner's front wheel detached on a freeway shoulder after the bearing failure burned out the brakes entirely; the dealer mechanic noted they replace these bearings constantly on Silverados from one year old and up.
A partial recall (NHTSA Campaign 07E106000) addressed hub bearing retention nut loosening, but not all affected VINs were included, and 6.0 engine models appear unaffected by any recall despite identical failures. One truck required hub bearing replacement seven times in five years of routine commute driving. Wheel center caps have also ejected and become road hazards. Moisture trapping under factory chrome wheel covers leads to rust and wheel fracture. One documented case involved rear dually wheels separating due to broken studs and improper lug nut torque. Owners report alignment issues linked to rim design and accelerated tire wear as a result.
Same Chevrolet Silverado wheels reports on nearby years: 2006
Front wheel hub bearings fail catastrophically at relatively low mileage, often locking up or developing excessive play. Multiple complaints report the bearing 'locking up' (narratives #3, #9), developing wobble or looseness (narratives #4, #10), or falling apart (narrative #6). One owner reports needing the part replaced 7 times in 5 years of normal driving (narrative #2). Bearings fail suddenly without warning in some cases, making wheels undrivable or near-separation.
When: 47,450 miles (#3), 61,764 miles (#4), 68,000 miles (#9), 113,000 miles (#10), 143,000 miles (#1), and 5-year ownership period with 7 replacements (#2)
Symptoms owners cite: Loud clunking or grinding noise from wheel bearing; ABS light illumination; Wheel wobbling or excessive play; Squeaking followed by grinding sounds; Vehicle vibration at slow speeds; Steering pulling to one side
Codes mentioned: ABS indicator illumination
Repairs/costs cited: Front wheel bearing replacement; one owner cited $711 repair cost (#4), another $330 (#10). One dealer mechanic noted they replace these bearings on vehicles as young as one year old regularly (#3).
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign ID 07E106000 (Wheels: Cap/Cover/Hub) addresses inboard retention nut loosening on some 2005 Silverados; however, at least one affected vehicle VIN was not included in the recall (#4). No recall applies to 6.0 engine models despite identical failures (#2).
The inboard retention nut securing the hub bearing assembly loosens, causing the bearing to shift and resulting in noise, vibration, ABS faults, and potential wheel separation. Narrative #4 specifically documents dealer diagnosis of this condition.
When: 61,764 miles (#4)
Symptoms owners cite: ABS indicator illumination; Noise from wheel area; Risk of wheel separation
Codes mentioned: ABS indicator
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer repair cost cited at $711 (#4).
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign ID 07E106000 (Wheels: Cap/Cover/Hub) addresses this defect, but not all affected VINs were included in the recall (#4).
Wheels separate from the vehicle during operation. Narrative #8 documents a rear dually wheel falling off due to broken right rear studs; a repair invoice note indicates lug nuts were not properly torqued. Narratives #5 and #11 describe complete front wheel separations during highway driving, preceded by noise, grinding, and steering pull. These separations pose serious safety hazards, including risk to other drivers.
When: 47,450 miles (#3 — bearing failure leading to brake burn and potential wheel separation), unspecified mileage (#5, #8, #11)
Symptoms owners cite: Grinding or squeaking noise before separation; ABS light illumination; Steering pull; Sounds of parts dropping or popping off; Wheel suddenly detaching
Repairs/costs cited: Narrative #8 notes lug nuts were not properly torqued on rear dually wheels at time of failure.
Factory-installed wheel center caps disengage and fly off while driving. Narrative #7 reports this happened twice in one month on a 2005 Chevy Z-71, with one incident nearly causing a head-on collision when the cap hit an oncoming vehicle's windshield.
When: Two incidents within one month on same vehicle (#7)
Symptoms owners cite: Center cap detaches and becomes projectile
Repairs/costs cited: Factory replacement caps cost $70 per piece (#7); not covered under warranty when they eject.
Chrome wheel covers trap moisture between the cover and wheel, allowing rust to develop over time. One owner's assessment (narrative #1) links factory-installed chrome covers to extensive rust that ultimately caused wheel fracture.
When: 143,000 miles (#1)
Symptoms owners cite: Visible rust on wheel; Wheel crunch/fracture while driving; Chrome wheel cover dislodges
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer confirmed wheel fracture requiring replacement; owner refused repair and drove home without replacing the wheel.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer stated no recall applied and advised owner to file NHTSA complaint (#1).
Rim design with approximately one-inch gap around the outside collects mud, causing persistent alignment issues. Owner reports front end cannot be kept in alignment and has had both wheel bearings replaced and is on third set of tires as a result (narrative #13).
When: Chronic issue since vehicle purchase (#13)
Symptoms owners cite: Front end stays out of alignment; Cannot maintain alignment; Accelerated tire wear (3 sets of tires)
Repairs/costs cited: Two wheel bearing replacements; three sets of tires already replaced.
Replacement valve stems installed during tire service are rated at 65 PSI maximum, while truck manufacturer recommends 80 PSI tire pressure (narrative #12). Owner reports two valve stem failures in two months. Narrative notes tire installers report these lower-rated stems are standard across all vehicles.
When: Two failures within two months (#12)
Symptoms owners cite: Valve stem failure/leaking
Repairs/costs cited: Replacement valve stems are 65 PSI rated; truck calls for 80 PSI.
Synthesized from 14 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
It's a meaningful issue. 14 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $400.
Across the 13 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most wheels failures cluster between 47,745 and 100,000 miles, with the median around 68,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 47,745; a quarter make it past 100,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $400 for wheels repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover wheels issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.