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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Seats Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 177 total for the year
Median mileage
78,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 1% of the 177 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,500 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.

“Gmc SIERRA 1500 front seat metal failed on the upper back cushion/ support of seat causing the seat to fall on one side. This in turn caused the drive ability of the truck to be dangerous for safety of the driver and all in truck. This is not at a welded area but in the metal itself.”

NHTSA complaint #10225798, filed 2008-04, 78,500 miles

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202431%
202110%
201920%
201821%
201721%
201672%
201591%
201451%
201322%
201121%
201032%
200921%
200731%
200611%
200511%
200211%
200011%
1999106%
199812%

Other parts of the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500

Electrical system
67 complaints
Brakes
50 complaints
Steering
18 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Body 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology