Ignition switch is sticking in run position. I have to turn the switch back after cranking to turn off the ABS /parking brake light. Tried a new switch didn't solve the problem. Is this part of the recall problem.
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 electrical complaints
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November 5, 2014: turn key and symptom of a dead battery. Starter clicks once. No lights will work at all. Took battery out, charged it overnight, and had it tested. Test reveals battery is good (should start vehicle) but weak (needs a charge). Put battery back in, connected it, put key in, turned it, and vehicle started easily. ............. Nov. 15, 2014: turn key but, electrical system is completely dead. Then, take key out for five minutes, put back in, and starts right up like nothing wrong.
The drive indicator on my dash board cluster does not light up and show what gear im in. Called before because there is a recall for this year and model of truck but my VIN was not included in recall but I have the same issue.
The rear speakers on my 2005 gmc sierra 1500 crew cab quit working and haven't came back on. I have been to different forums and this seems to be a very common occurrence.
Speedometer shows incorrect speed by aprox. 20 MPH less than the actual speed at times.
Speedometer reading erratically. 20mph when parked, sometimes 40 when parked. Unable to determine actual speed. Apparently this is affecting thousands of gm vehicles and gm knows about this issue but won't do anything about it. Maybe a class action lawsuit is in order? A silent recall is in place if you have less than 80k miles, if your vehicle falls within the range of VIN #'s, if it happened on a day that doesn't end in y. Gm needs to be responsible and stand behind their product. Especially if they know its a safety issue.
I bought my gmc used in 2008 and I had no problems until a june of 2012 when my speedometer started to get my speed totally wrong. At times it would say I was driving over 120 MPH or when in idle it would even say the same thing. The speedometer picks a different speed daily. Just a few weeks ago in july of 2012 my gas gauge went completely out so I have no idea how much gas it left in my truck. I have to guess by mileage now in hopes that my electrical doesn't go completely out now.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact noticed that the speedometer was not providing a reading. The dealer was made aware of the failure and the technician stated that the instrument cluster would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,200.
Gauge cluster for my 2005 gmc sierra is not working properly. Speedometer, engine coolant temperature & transmission temperature gauges stick, flutter, or become inoperative causing inaccurate readings.
Odi #10403836, 2005 gmc 1500 sierra, VIN#, complete failure of dash instruments, started with the oil gauge, then the RPM indicator, now the speedometer, runs up to 120 MPH several times a week only going at unknown, unsafe speed which I can only assume to be the legal limit of 70 MPH, this is a safety issue as well as a monetary loss for accidents and or speeding tickets. In addition the instrument light for the transmission does not work and you can not tell what gear you are in another potentially dangerous situation, on top of that the check engine light comes on repeatedly causing minor repair costs each time it occurs. There has to be customer recourse, when this originally started the dealership stated that not to worry as soon a recall would be issued as it had for the prior years, as yet no official recall other than the transmission panel light failure which currently covers 7,194 vehicles but gmc states that mine is not covered? One wonders why when they say quality it is a japanese auto! If indeed all of the consumers with a complaint for this particular problem would gather under a legal action, I am sure that gmc would have to comply and repair and some point in time. I have owned gmc autos and trucks all of my life, I currently have a 77 chev. Pick up the instrumental panel still works, I have a 1995 gmc sierra the instrument panel still works, I have left instructions with my family that if I am in a wreck due to excessive speed and or mistakenly place the vehicle in the wrong gear and back over a cliff that they are to sue gmc. My next action is a class action law suit.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the instrumental panel failed and the gauges were not reading accurately. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised the contact that the instrumental cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that he was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Truck is now 6 years old, just over 70,000 miles. 3 to 4 years ago (maybe more) the #5 speed on the air system blower stopped working. Perhaps last summer or fall, I checked the fuses: all good. I finally found the wiring harness plug to the fan and found the #5 line had melted insulation and the surface of the contact prongs blackened. I sanded them and reinstalled the plug. All speeds worked, for a while, but soon became intermittent. Then all speeds stopped working totally. At last, I remembered that I still had an extended warranty with mastertech, checked it and was able to get the harness replaced under the warranty. The workman who did the repair said that this item was a common problem with the 2005 sierra. While I do now have a working fan control, I am afraid to use the #5 fan speed.
Speedometer doesn't work correctly, reading 60 MPH when we were traveling approx 40. Also bulbs burned out in it making it unreadable at night. Bulbs are non-replaceable in this instrument cluster, so you need to replace entire cluster to fix bulb issue. Poor design, expensive, and annoying problem at only 99,000 miles.
Speedometer fluxuate sporadically, wrong speed showing. Took to dealer, diagnosis as component failure. Gmc acknowledge problem, but refuse to recall. Dealer will replace odometer if less than 80,000 miles.
The speedometer has started acting erratically on my 2005 gmc sierra with 70,000 miles. It will read 20 to 30 MPH less than actual speed. This happens erratically so I have to monitor the tach to make sure I am close to the posted speed, maybe.
Speedometer failed at 68,000 miles. It sticks all the way past 120 MPH. Can't see how fast I'm going, dealer refuses to fix it. Tried three dealers.
My 2005 gmc sierra 1500 4x4 pickup's speedometer will not go below 45 MPH and pegs out at 120 MPH. This happened suddenly, it has been this way for over 1 week. I have tried turning on and off, leaving off and restart. Dealership says no recall; not their resposibility.. Another shop will charge over $600.00 to repair in which I do not have. I read on line that there are thousands of gmc's with this issue. Where is help for the consumer????
Speedometer failure. Very dangerous - while trying to resume speed on an interstate I nearly crashed into the interstate barrier/wall on a curve the other night because the speedometer read 70. I then slowed to "stay with the flow" and speedometer read 35 (assuming traffic was driving the speed limit of 70). Now it start of ok and then before you know it will start to drop and after a stop will stay at 0 while driving interstate speeds, will stick at 55 when probably going about 10. It is all over the place. The failure is now daily and is far too dangerous to my family and I to drive. Hope this gets recalled quickly before it causes deaths.
Speedometer default , it will not indicater the correct speed sometimes it will indicate 120 MPH, other times it will indicate 20-30 MPH , sometimes it sticks on several MPH's speeds when the vehicle is stopped. The speedometer is all over the place, when I know for sure I am not going the speed indicated on the speedometer. One time it was indicating 120 MPH thru a school zone!!!
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 30 MPH, he noticed that the speedometer displayed that he was driving less than 20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing which indicated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 51900.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. While driving at 65 MPH, the contact noticed that the ABS light illuminated on the instrument panel. An hour later, the contact noticed that the vehicle displayed difficulty stopping. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the driver side tire was tilted and smoke and flames had began rising from behind the wheel. The contact called the fire department but no report was filed. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 49,000. Updated 07/26/10. *lj updated 08/06/10
Speedometer sticks at less speed than vehicle going does not happen at all times but, is a safety and violation factor.
Wiring harness between fan switch and fan motor get very hot at the connection and melts the connection.
Speedometer stuck at 120 MPH......
Speedometer works occasionally, unknown speed traveling.
We own a 2005 gmc sierra and the speedometer has gone out. Was informed it is an internal gauge cluster that has gone out and it will take $400-$600 to fix it. I have researched online and this has been a problem with trucks since at least 2007. There should be a recall on this and the customers should not have to pay for this to be fixed. Gmc refuses to do a recall and says that there is nothing they can do.
My speedometer failed in dec of 2009 on my gmc sierra pickup. In the cold it always registers 0 MPH and will start to work after an hour on the road.
Speedometer has suddenly stopped working on my 2005 gmc sierra 1500. I have learned there is a recall for model years 2003-2004. Seems like the problem may extend to further years.
The speedometer and fuel gauge on my 2005 gmc sierra 1500 crew cab are erratic and occasionally non operative. Speedo reads 120 MPH at times when the vehicle is stopped. Sometimes does not read at all, stays at zero when doing freeway speeds. Fuel gauge reads empty when 1/4 tank, then after a restart will show proper(?) level.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500 pickup truck. While driving, he could smell a burning odor coming from the inside of the vehicle. The dealer found that there was a shortage and a melted harness assembly. The blower resistor and harness assembly were replaced at the owner's expense. The manufacturer was contacted and could only offer a 15,000 mile extended warranty. The current and failure mileages were under 48,198. Updated 02/23/10. *lj updated 08/12/10
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