AI Damage2005 Yamaha 1100 Silverado: common problems
Owners of the 2005 Yamaha 1100 Silverado filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- Powertrain: 3 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the 1100 Silverado has 9 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Yamaha 1100 Silverado?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2005 Yamaha 1100 Silverado?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2005 Yamaha 1100 Silverado from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2005 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.