This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $13,243 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$236

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,324 down

Amount financed

$11,919

Total interest

$2,241

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1GCHK29G45E226979

Engine

8.1L · V8

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Body

Pickup

Fuel

Gasoline

Model year

2005

Made by

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

Full factory specs for this build →

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,910 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 16 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2005 Chevrolet Silverado likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $14,550

Insurance $6,800

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $28,350

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2005 Chevrolet Silverado has 14 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 16 MPG.

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab

14 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.

NHTSA campaign 08E050000
POWER TRAIN

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.

NHTSA campaign 05V055000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES.

NHTSA campaign 06E060000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado over the last 6 months — the market softened $47 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
March 2026	$12,997
April 2026	$12,997
May 2026	$11,950
June 2026	$12,995
July 2026	$13,350
August 2026	$12,950

Market by model year

Gen 2 · 2001–2009

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2009	355	$10,900	100%	164,385 mi
2008	414	$10,995	101%	170,489 mi
2007	546	$10,950	100%	171,047 mi
2006	314	$11,254	103%	171,418 mi
2005	305	$11,500	106%	179,886 mi
2004	310	$10,995	101%	174,998 mi
2003	214	$12,960	119%	164,976 mi
2002	173	$9,999	92%	185,364 mi