2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra 1500 years
- About as many complaints as other years 19th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 177 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500. That ranks 19th out of 32 Sierra 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (67 complaints, 38%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 9 fires, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 177owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 67 | 38% | 70,000 | “speedometer failed” (7%) | — |
| Service Brakes | 33 | 19% | 89,240 | — | — |
| Steering | 18 | 10% | 49,300 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 10% | 35,176 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 14 | 8% | 63,510 | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 6% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 5% | 75,150 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 3% | 123,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 3% | 50,106 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 3% | 119,458 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% | 138,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 2% | 89,900 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | 60,470 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 222,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 75,255 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 78,113 | — | — |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 61,225 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 78,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 157,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500.
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.
See attached document for complaint.
Instrument panel stops working from time to time. My Guages go crazy. My rpm and speedometer mess up and can't tell how fast I'm going. This has been going on for a few years now. My airbag sensor light is on and was In a light wreck few months ago. Hit pretty hard on front end of truck and yet…
The brakes , air bag, wheel hubs, lights, alignment, power steering. brakes coming to a stop instantly stops the vehicle. Air bag light comes on. Wheels hubs towed in from top. Light switch will not turn light off when driving. Alignment, steering wheel goes everywhere. Front tire getting wore out…
My srs air bag light was first intermediate now it stays on all the time I am so in fear of my life while driving my 2005 GMC Sierra sle ext-cab my truck is now 16 years old and this safty light recently came on I purchased a srs scanner and it shows (OPEN FRONTAL LOOP) I NEED ANY RECALL…
Started my truck and the failure electrical system came across i pushed in the botton that changes it and came back on then it said tighten fuel cap washer fluid low i hit the button again it went of but battery light stayed on and gauge read about 10 volts.my truck ran fine and started when i got…
Other GMC Sierra 1500 years
← 2004 Sierra 1500 · 2006 Sierra 1500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 142 | 2 |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 119 | 1 |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 368 | 1 |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 490 | 3 |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 594 | 6 |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 587 | 7 |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 479 | 12 |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 653 | 10 |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 305 | 7 |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 354 | 6 |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 343 | 8 |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 719 | 9 |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 742 | 9 |
| 2013 Sierra 1500 | 116 | 3 |
| 2012 Sierra 1500 | 107 | 3 |
| 2011 Sierra 1500 | 284 | 5 |
| 2010 Sierra 1500 | 168 | 4 |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 | 234 | 4 |
| 2008 Sierra 1500 | 381 | 2 |
| 2007 Sierra 1500 | 263 | 2 |
| 2006 Sierra 1500 | 145 | 0 |
| 2005 | 177 | 0 |
| 2004 Sierra 1500 | 212 | 2 |
| 2003 Sierra 1500 | 180 | 1 |
| 2002 Sierra 1500 | 166 | 1 |
| 2001 Sierra 1500 | 140 | 2 |
| 2000 Sierra 1500 | 181 | 1 |
| 1999 Sierra 1500 | 158 | 1 |
| 1998 Sierra 1500 | 59 | 2 |
| 1997 Sierra 1500 | 83 | 3 |
| 1996 Sierra 1500 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 67 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra 1500 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.