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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 177 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, most often about the electrical (38% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles). It is 19th of 27 Sierra 1500 model years by number of complaints.
Complaints177
Recalls0
Crashes reported4
Fires reported9
Injuries reported5
Most common 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
Electrical
67 complaints · 38%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, wiring.
After 70,000 miles the speedometer stopped functioning correctly. It will read 120 going 70 or read 20 going 50. So its reading too high and too low. Also it seems it is starting to have other electrical issues as well.
There is a known issue with GMC vehicles where the odometer quits working after 70,000 miles. There is, I believe, a recall on the 2003/2004 model year. I have a 2005 GMC pickup that has the exact same part in it as is also defective. It gives inaccurate readings or pegs at 120 or 0. This is very dangerous. If it…
Brakes
50 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 62,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
The contact owns a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact was driving 10 MPH and after applying the brakes, brake fluid discharged from the braking system. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the brake lines were rusted. The vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted.…
The contact owns a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that when activating the A/C, there was smoke emitting from the vents. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the vehicle was repaired but the repairs were unknown. The contact also stated that that the brake pedal was applied and failed to…
Steering
18 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 49,500 miles. Parts named most often: column, linkages.
Steering assembly shimmies ridiculously. I have not been contacted about the recall of the steering shaft. Campaign # 05v018000. I am sure there is a problem with the assembly at this point. Fortunately there have been no crashes or complete failure. However I am angry I was not notified of the problem, it has gotten…
The contact owns a 2005 GMC sierra k1500. While driving 25 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle lose power steering and he was unable to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the power steering line had rusted and caused it to leak…
Engine
14 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 82,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
1. Driving on interstate in my 2005 GMC sierra with my mother who notices smoke coming out of the air vents. It was not safe to other vehicles to pull over for about .5 to 1 mile at which point it was all we could to evacuate the truck as it was going up in flames. 2. Gm's third party administrator esis denied my…
GMC pickup developed coolant loss. Took in and found that head had cracked. Service bulletin revealed 50% of heads for that year came from one manufacturer and had been prone to cracking. Discovered mine indeed had the suspect head and did have the crack as described. Why didn't GMC issue a recall on these and save me…
Air bags
14 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 63,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The contact owns a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that when activating the A/C, there was smoke emitting from the vents. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the vehicle was repaired but the repairs were unknown. The contact also stated that that the brake pedal was applied and failed to…
The contact owns a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving approximately 45 MPH the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. The mechanic stated the air bag sensor would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate…
Transmission
11 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, transfer case (4-wheel drive), driveline.
Four wheel drive functions intermittently. Replaced switch and transfer motor. Every 6 months four wheel drive becomes inoperative often after a highway run. Costs to repair have exceeded $1000. Conversations with other owners of similar vehicles, including silverados, experience similar issues.
Tl contact owns a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500. When the vehicle is shifted into fifth gear, the fan stops blowing. When switching back to fourth gear, the fan will blow. The failure began in december of 2007. In august of 2008, the wiring plug and resistor melted. The wiring plug was replaced; however, the metal connector is…
Suspension
5 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: front.
Vehicle shimmies when you apply the brakes at speeds 45 MPH. During heavy braking vehicle is hard to control as the steering wheel shakes heavily. Vehicle has been in the garage 3 times for problem. 1st garage visit grooves were present in the rotor 2nd visit rotors were turned and 3rd visit rotors were turned again.…
The right front axle started rotating in the hub assembly, ABS light can on and it started to make grinding sound in my 2005 GMC sierra, the repair was done at the dealers; the service man said that was the second one of these failures he had seen.
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 119,500 miles.
A friend was driving my 2005 GMC sierra crew cab 2wd on october 2, 2010 down the interstate on her way to memphis, tn from ash, nc to pick me up. She had the cruise set at 70mph and all of the sudden the speedometer jumped to 110mph! Thankfully she was using a GPS unit and was able to tell how fast she was actually…
I own a 2005 GMC sierra and the speedometer has failed. I own a GPS so I use this to help determine the speed I am traveling. I brought my vehicle into the dealer on several occasions and contacted gm and they stated they could not help me that I would have to pay $380.00 to get it repaired. Two days after bringing…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (67 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); brakes (50 complaints, typically around 62,500 miles); steering (18 complaints, typically around 49,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the GMC Sierra 1500?
- It is 19th of 27 Sierra 1500 model years by number of complaints, with 177 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.