GMC Sierra 1500 HDModel year report

2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD Problems

Complaints: 11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 85,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls: 0campaigns on record
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by engine (2) and electrical system (1). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 18% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 85,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 233 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 22 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11076217, filed 2018-03, 105,000 miles

Engine: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10891490, filed 2016-07, 93,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

18% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 66,533 and 93,700 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 85,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 233 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

11020816Jul 18, 2025Other or unknown. This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
11019074May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
11019073May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
11019072May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
11017252Mar 28, 2025Electrical system, Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
11012907Dec 18, 2024Engine. This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
11010544Oct 7, 2024Engine. This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
11008956Sep 9, 2024Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
11007208Sep 6, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires…
11006621Aug 26, 2024Electrical system. Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need…

See all 233 bulletins →

Other model years of the GMC Sierra 1500 HD

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2005	11	85,000	—	—	—	Not enough data
2003	16	97,250	—	—	—	Stable
2002	9	104,000	—	—	—	Not enough data
2001	9	94,001	—	—	—	Not enough data

All GMC Sierra 1500 HD model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 85,000 miles and the middle half falls between 66,533 and 93,700 miles; 18% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.