2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 177 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,255miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 1% of the 177 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,255 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10556892, filed 2013-12, 87,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Gmc SIERRA 1500. The contact stated that when activating the A/C, there was smoke emitting from the vents. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the vehicle was repaired but the repairs were unknown. The contact also stated that that the brake pedal was applied and failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic, who diagnosed that the entire brake line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred three years later. …”
NHTSA complaint #10643917, filed 2014-10, 63,510 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249590Jan 16, 2024This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10249980Jan 12, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10247552Dec 12, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10244201Sep 26, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
- 10244200Sep 26, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 10244214Sep 21, 2023This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
- 10240793Jul 18, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10237841Jun 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
- 10235713Apr 19, 2023This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration â Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500
67 complaintsBrakes
50 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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