Model year record
2005 Yamaha 1100 Silverado recalls & problems
The 2005 Yamaha 1100 Silverado has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is power train (3 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2005 Yamaha 1100 Silverado.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Power trainDriveline › Driveshaft; Driveline | 3 | 23,000 mi |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Power train
MIDDLE DRIVE SHAFT MUST BROKE
- Power train › Driveline
CATASTROPHIC DRIVESHAFT FAILURE ISSUE WITH MY 2005 YAMAHA V-STAR 1100 MOTORCYCLE. SPECIFICALLY THE RETAINING NUT CAME LOOSE AND FELL OFF THE PINION GEAR. I PULLED OVER JUST IN TIME TO AVOID THE NUT GETTING JAMMED INSIDE THE PROTECTIVE DRIVESHAFT HOOP WHICH WOULD HAVE CAUSED THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP. *TR
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 YAMAHA SILVERADO MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A NUT ON THE BACK OF THE DRIVE SHAFT WILL COME OFF AND CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP AT HIGH OR LOW SPEEDS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT THEY COULD OFFER NO ASSISTANCE. THE REPAIRS WOULD COST 1100.00, AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 23,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.