2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra 1500 HD years
- About as many complaints as other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Sierra 1500 HD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (5 complaints, 45%), typically at around 68,505 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 5 | 45% | 68,505 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 18% | 56,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 9% | 89,323 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 9% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 9% | 117,174 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 9% | 93,700 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 9% | 80,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
A car drove through an intersection in front of me as i was driving on a city street, march 3, 2018. I hit the brakes and turned away from the vehicle. My brakes failed, brake pedal went to the floor as i was stopping. Brake line near lh fr.t wheel busted and brake fluid shot out. Lucky i turned…
Steering column goes out for the second time in 117000 miles and rattles while driving. I understand this is an on going thing with this model and others
Recently purchased a 05 gmc sierra 1500 hd with 6.0 vortec engine. It has a noticeable ticking and after checking my exhaust manifold bolts i found that four are broken and allowing raw exhaust fumes into the air. With the bolts breaking the manifold is warped and broken. This is all at 94,000…
Metal brake line ruptured when attempting to stop quickly, narrowly missing stopped vehicle ahead
Brake lines blew to master cylinder. *tr
Other GMC Sierra 1500 HD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 Sierra 1500 HD | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Sierra 1500 HD | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 Sierra 1500 HD | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 Sierra 1500 HD | 9 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
Owners most often report service brakes, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra 1500 HD model years, the 2005 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.