2005 GMC Sierra Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra Denali years
- Not enough data 17th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 GMC Sierra Denali. That ranks 17th out of 18 Sierra Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 70,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 GMC Sierra Denali 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 | 3 | 75% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 112,230 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 GMC Sierra Denali recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems" the requirements for location and instructions for properly attaching child restraints. The owner manual in these vehicles indicate the incorrect seat locations with upper and lower tether anchors, and provide incorrect installation instructions for the top tether anchorage.
Risk: Improper use of child restraint anchorage could result in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Dealers will mail an owner's manual update that describes the location and proper use of the tether anchors. The recall began on april 15, 2005. Owners may contact gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
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.
When applying brakes going down hill, put the brake pedal to floor and din't have any brakes. Brake line rotted. *tr
First the fuel gauge was erratic then failed, then the speedometer pegged and is failing to show even close to true speed as in showing 100+mph in an actual +/-35mph range. Circumstances match description of common problems with instrument cluster failures on that make and model. *tr
When operating at low speeds,i would turn the wheel to left and steering felt sluggish,felt like a rubbing and feels like vehicle would stall. Brought to local garage, they were able to duplicate problem but had solutions. They checked power steering pump, brake sensors, serpentine belt…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra denali. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph and depressing the brakes, the pedal became spongy. The contact inspected the brakes and noticed that the hydraulic brake line was severely rusted and corroded. The brake line was also fractured and caused…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Sierra Denali?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 GMC Sierra Denali?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 GMC Sierra Denali a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra Denali model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.