Model year record
2005 GMC Sierra 1500
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 220 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 42 | 79,843 mi |
| Service brakes | 33 | 88,480 mi |
| Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 24 | 70,000 mi |
| Steering | 14 | 89,900 mi |
| Air bags | 13 | 63,510 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 11 | 36,900 mi |
| Engine | 6 | 117,000 mi |
| Power train | 5 | 107,500 mi |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 119,458 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 54,000 mi |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 105,000 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 4 | 35,000 mi |
| Suspension | 4 | 26 mi |
| Wheels | 4 | 68,000 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling: engine | 3 | 85,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 117,000 mi |
| Power train: automatic transmission | 3 | 34,100 mi |
| Steering: column | 3 | 12,000 mi |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 75,000 mi |
| Air bags: frontal | 2 | 38,000 mi |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 195,000 mi |
| Firerelated | 2 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 61,225 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor | 2 | 14,000 mi |
| Structure: body | 2 | 89,900 mi |
| Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor | 2 | 205 mi |
| Electrical system: wiring: front underhood | 1 | 48,198 mi |
| Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash | 1 | 65,000 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system | 1 | 78,000 mi |
| Equipment: appliance: air conditioner | 1 | 63,510 mi |
| Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc. | 1 | 87,000 mi |
| Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system | 1 | 61,225 mi |
| Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL) | 1 | 17,000 mi |
| Power train: driveline: differential unit | 1 | 205 mi |
| Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive) | 1 | 18,000 mi |
| Seat belts | 1 | 200,000 mi |
| Seats | 1 | 78,500 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper | 1 | 14,600 mi |
| Steering: linkages | 1 | 15,000 mi |
| Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments | 1 | 40,000 mi |
| Suspension: front | 1 | 86,211 mi |
| Tires | 1 | 157,000 mi |
| Visibility | 1 | 66,000 mi |
| Wheels: hub | 1 | 80,000 mi |
The 2004 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2006 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.