2005 GMC Sierra 2500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500, 2% of the 115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,500 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.
“Factory sylvania running light bulbs to hot and scorching/melting the plastic sockets in GM pickup trucks. 2005 to 2009 that's why you see so many GM trucks including cadillac escalade with one or both of the day time running lights not working the socket has melted from the heat of the light bulb.”
NHTSA complaint #10386575, filed 2011-03, 1,000 miles“There were no events leading up to the failure it just quick working correctly. The speedometer that is also problems with the front wheel bearing, as well as the daytime light on the front is always burning out.”
NHTSA complaint #10257793, filed 2009-02, 86,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10161011May 13, 2019This Preliminary Information communicates to technicians that the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's) or the auto headlamps will not shut off when using the daytime running lamp…
- 10137526Apr 27, 2018This Preliminary Information communicates to techniciansthat the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's) or the auto headlamps will not shut off when using the daytime running lamp…
- 10129093Jan 24, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire…
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 9 | 17% |
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 4 | 11% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 26 | 29% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500
42 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500
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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