2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10520691, filed 2013-06, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11010544Oct 7, 2024This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10113418Feb 13, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended…
- 10111737Dec 23, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire…
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
- 10082869Aug 29, 2016This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
- 10082822Aug 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 18% |
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD
5 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD
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.
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