2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 177 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,106miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 3% of the 177 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,106 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.
“When pulling in my driveway the brake lights came on and the brake pedal went clear to the floor. Upon investigating I found the brake lines to be severely corroded. I was fortunate not to be driving at a faster rate of speed on the open road. That same week the steering had become very difficult to turn like it was low on fluid, which it was not. I have also had to have both front wheel bearings replaced along with the computer at 400 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10706134, filed 2015-04, 105,132 miles“When bought new, between 40 and 60 MPH there is a bouncing in the suspension. Fix was to place 400 lbs just behind the tailgate. I put 330 lbs across the rear axial with good balanced tires. Been this way since 2005 and it's a stupid fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11244207, filed 2019-08, 26 miles“The right front axle started rotating in the hub assembly, ABS light can on and it started to make grinding sound in my 2005 Gmc sierra, the repair was done at the dealers; the service man said that was the second one of these failures he had seen.”
NHTSA complaint #10380908, filed 2011-02, 86,211 miles“Vehicle shimmies when you apply the brakes at speeds 45 MPH. During heavy braking vehicle is hard to control as the steering wheel shakes heavily. Vehicle has been in the garage 3 times for problem. 1st garage visit grooves were present in the rotor 2nd visit rotors were turned and 3rd visit rotors were turned again. Problem is still occurring.... This problem poses a serious hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10198538, filed 2007-08, 14,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10168206Oct 31, 2019This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the leaf springs to correct a condition of a squeak noise from the metals making contact.
- 10190337Oct 1, 2017Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and…
- 10139199Jan 6, 2015This informational bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure, when…
- 10142238Sep 30, 2014This technical bulletin provides a procedure to add a lubricant to the rear leaf springs to correct the customers concern of a squeaking noise from the rear suspension.
- 10126308Jun 26, 2014This informational bulletin was created to aid the technician in diagnosing the difference between a shock or strut that has a fluid residule from a possible external source from…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 3 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 10 | 2% |
| 2020 | 18 | 4% |
| 2019 | 10 | 2% |
| 2018 | 11 | 4% |
| 2017 | 8 | 2% |
| 2016 | 15 | 4% |
| 2015 | 17 | 2% |
| 2014 | 24 | 3% |
| 2013 | 10 | 9% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 9 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 3% |
| 2006 | 11 | 8% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 9 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 6 | 7% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
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