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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, but owners have filed 177 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
177
Crashes / fires
4 / 9
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 GMC Sierra 1500 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System68
Service Brakes33
Service Brakes, Hydraulic18
Steering18
Air Bags15
Power Train11
Engine and Engine Cooling8
Engine6
Suspension5
Unknown or Other5
Wheels4
Exterior Lighting4

Most reported parts

  • Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 24
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 4
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 3
  • Steering › Column — 3
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 3
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 2
  • Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Fan/Motor — 2
  • Air Bags › Frontal — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 70,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Aug 31, 2023
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 neither one of my airbags deployed.
Air Bags · reported Dec 12, 2022
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 . Power steering leaking oil.
Air Bags · reported Jun 21, 2021
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 INFORMATION FOR I CAN GET IT REPAIRED
Electrical System · at 18,000 miles · reported Sep 10, 2020
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 to my first then at the second stop it said the same , I put in reverse backed out put it drive and the cluster quick working the AC quit you could roll the windows down nor did the locks work and it did not any power when pushed down the gas ped2 to come up a hill it felt like it shifted when you…
Seat Belts · at 200,000 miles · reported Jul 3, 2020
The steering is extremely lose where I can turn the wheel almost half way before it turns the tires. The headlights move constantly after being adjusted and make it nearly impossible to see at night. The 4wheel drive box is constantly throwing the truck into 4wheel auto and 4wheel low without warning, whatcha is very dangerous when entering the interstate

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (68 reports), followed by service brakes (33). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 70,000 miles.

Are GMC recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized GMC dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.