2005 GMC Sierra 3500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 21%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,825miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2005 GMC Sierra 3500, 21% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,825 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.
“Exited the interstate and while rounding a corner when I started braking at low RPM the steering locked up and the brake pedal was jumping under my foot. Finally got vehicle stopped but the problem continued as I made my way home.”
NHTSA complaint #10198273, filed 2007-08, 39,400 miles“Steering hydrulic assist connections at booster constantly leak from day one. They have been replaced and still leak. Which in turn cause a decrease in brake pressure.”
NHTSA complaint #10393511, filed 2011-03, 88,000 miles“I have had the lower steering arm replaced three times due to a bad bushing. Once under warranty & twice I had to pay for it which is over $300.00 each time. This is not an uncommon problem with the chevrolet & Gmc trucks. This is only noticeable while in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11012979, filed 2017-08“The contact owns a 2005 Gmc SIERRA 3500. While driving at an unknown speed, the speedometer became inoperable and an abnormal noise emitted from the steering wheel. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,250.”
NHTSA complaint #10654347, filed 2014-11, 62,250 miles“The contact owned a 2005 Gmc 3500 truck. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked outside his home with the engine shut off. While inside the home, he heard an unusually loud explosion. Upon further inspection, the vehicle was completely engulfed in flames. The fire was extinguished and the dealer was contacted accordingly. The dealer stated that they would further investigate failure and have failed to do so. The contact was able to locate a recall for her year, make and model describing the potential for a vehicle fire but was unaware if her vehicle was included in the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10320372, filed 2010-03, 30,000 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…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 20% |
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 5 | 10% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 3 | 21% |
| 2016 | 6 | 32% |
| 2015 | 3 | 10% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 1 | 7% |
| 2006 | 3 | 27% |
| 2005 | 5 | 21% |
| 2004 | 2 | 8% |
| 2003 | 1 | 14% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2005 GMC Sierra 3500
10 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 GMC Sierra 3500
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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