2005 GMC Sonoma Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sonoma years
- Not enough data 10th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 GMC Sonoma. That ranks 10th out of 11 Sonoma model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seat belts (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 66,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner 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 Sonoma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 | 100% | 66,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 GMC Sonoma recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 GMC Sonoma.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sonoma. The contact stated that the front driver side seat belt failed to latch securely. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
Other GMC Sonoma years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Sonoma | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Sonoma | 39 | 1 |
| 2002 Sonoma | 57 | 0 |
| 2001 Sonoma | 89 | 1 |
| 2000 Sonoma | 136 | 3 |
| 1999 Sonoma | 57 | 0 |
| 1998 Sonoma | 156 | 3 |
| 1997 Sonoma | 111 | 2 |
| 1996 Sonoma | 148 | 6 |
| 1995 Sonoma | 213 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Sonoma?
Owners most often report seat belts problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 GMC Sonoma?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 GMC Sonoma a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sonoma model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.