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2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 Visibility Defroster Defogger System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	740400
Internal NHTSA #	10285115
Manufacurer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Brand	CHEVROLET
Model	SILVERADO 1500
Model Year	2005
File date	20/08/08
Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2005 chevy 1500 silverado - heater blows hot air on drivers side, cold on passenger side - happens without notice - have spent around $300. 00 (+) dollars trying to fix this. Was told by gm service tech it was the heater motor resistor wiring harness, it burns out the resistor. I replaced both, the resistor burned out again and the wiring harness was fried again. The internet is full of these reports - a recall is needed - this condition is not safe. Thank you for your help.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	76000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	OKMULGEE, OK
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	28/04/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	55
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2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 Visibility Defroster Defogger System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 Visibility Defroster Defogger System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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