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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD problems

The most common problem on the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD is brakes, typically around 68,505 miles. It has 1.2 times the complaints of a typical Sierra 1500 HD model year.

Typical year1.2x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
11
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
233
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    5
  • Engine
    2
  • Body
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Steering
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    5
  • Engine
    2
  • Body
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 233

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 233 bulletins for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD

What 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 5, 2018 · Brakes · 105,000 miles · WI

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 away as I was braking that I missed the other vehicle. The other vehicle also turned away from me and then drove away.

Filed Jul 31, 2016 · Steering · 117,174 miles · NC

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

Filed Jul 28, 2016 · Engine · 93,000 miles · TN

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 miles.

Filed Jun 9, 2015 · Brakes · 49,107 miles · MA

Metal brake line ruptured when attempting to stop quickly, narrowly missing stopped vehicle ahead

Filed Dec 9, 2013 · Brakes · 68,505 miles · PA

Brake lines blew to master cylinder.

Filed Jun 19, 2013 · Engine · 20,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500 hd. The contact stated that the flywheel became cracked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the flywheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Jun 17, 2013 · Body, Brakes · 93,700 miles · OH

Driving home from little league game with my 7 yr old, came into traffic in town and my brakes went mushy, within a couple minutes went from mushy to 5% braking. Made it home about 2 miles by pumping quickly just enough to slowly stop at the end of drive. When exiting the vehicle, there was a pool of brake fluid eating through my asphalt driveway. All brake fluid had drained out completely rusted / corrosion area of all brake lines by bundle under drivers seat. My mechanic, says other areas are almost as bad in other areas in the rear. Now I'm looking at 500+ in line repairs.

Filed Sep 20, 2012 · Brakes · 66,533 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500 hd. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected by a private mechanic it was found that the brake lines were rusted. The vehicle was able to be driven to an authorized dealer where it was confirmed that the brake lines had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure and current mileages were 66,533.

Filed Sep 23, 2011 · 80,000 miles · TX

This is a safety issue and gm should have to repair my truck at no cost to me.

Filed Nov 12, 2009 · Electrical · 89,323 miles · GA

I own a 2005 gmc sierra 1500hd, the speedometer had been messing up but all the other gauges work fine. I took it to my local shop thinking it was a loose or broken cable. The shop foreman laughed and said that chevrolet/gmc has had a rash of the clusters go bad, and that he alone has replaced 5 in the past month. If this is the case, I feel that I should be reimbursed for the $553.50 that I had to pay to fix something that was defective from the company.

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Questions about the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD

Is the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD reliable?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD, 1.2 times a typical Sierra 1500 HD model year.

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

Brakes, with 5 complaints, typically around 68,505 miles. Next is engine (2).

How many recalls does the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD have?

No recalls on record.

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