Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For A 2005 Chevy Silverado

Updated 10/30/2024 | Published 04/24/2024

Question:

I have a 2005 chevy Silverado crew cab and my hitch needs replaced what do you have that would fit that truck

asked by: Michael

Expert Reply:

Hey Michael,

We have some hitch options available but I'll need a bit more information on your Silverado in order to find the correct fit. The available hitches are sectioned out by model (1500, 2500, 3500), bed length, and bumper type. If you can give me that information I'd be happy to pick out the correct fit for you.

expert reply by: Kevin C

Michael A.

4/25/2024

Yea its a 1500 silverado crew cab and original bumper the hitch thats on there now has two bolts in bumper and on frame has 3 bolts each side on frame i think my bed lengths is like 6 foot

Kevin C.

4/25/2024

@MichaelA For a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 with an original bumper you'll need the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98849. This trailer hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight capacity of 6,000lbs or 10,000lbs when used with a weight distribution hitch and a maximum tongue weight capacity of 600lbs or 1,000lbs when used with a weight distribution hitch. You'll still want to refer back to your specific vehicle's towing capacity to avoid overloading. With the age of your Silverado I definitely recommend picking up some penetrating oil and giving the old bolts a good spraying to help loosen them up enough to back them out. Before putting in the new hardware I'd also recommend cleaning out the four weld nuts in the frame to prevent any debris trapped in them from stripping out the new bolt threads. I've attached a short video below where Rob will walk you through the installation process.

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Michael A.

4/25/2024

Thanks for your help and yes ive been spraying knock er loose on bolts

Shane

10/30/2024

Looking for a hitch for Silverado 1500 regular bumper and want to keep the spare tire

Kevin C.

10/30/2024

@Shane What is the model year of your Silverado?

Shane

10/30/2024

@KevinC t Yea that would help. Sorry about that 2005

Kevin C.

10/30/2024

@Shane For a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e25KR. This wont prevent you from keeping the spare tire but you'll want to take it off when installing the hitch to give yourself some room and make it easier.