2005 GMC Sierra Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,609miles
- 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, 2% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,609 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.
“Dt: the contact owns a 2005 Gmc Sierra 1500. The truck had a transmission leak. After five times trying to correct the problem he let the vehicle go back, and lost money on the truck when he traded it in. He had the receipts available. They replaced seals on the rear shaft and the rear shaft housing. He called Gmc customer service they had a kit so they had to replace a bunch of seals in it. Three weeks later the vehicle was leaking again. The vehicle has been in the shop 4 times for the same problem since the date of purchase which was november 15, 2004. Also, had problems with the cd player. …”
NHTSA complaint #10129348, filed 2005-07, 4,609 miles“The consumer found the direction in the owners manual on how to change the tire vague . While changing a flat tire using the jack which came as standard equipment on the vehicle, the jack slipped off the bracket and fell sideways. The consumer and his brother was injured in the process. The consumer believed the jack needed to be replaced with a larger based hydraulic jack.”
NHTSA complaint #10109485, filed 2005-01Related service bulletins
- 10114431Feb 23, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone…
- 10112299Jan 27, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)
- 10113810Aug 18, 2015This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements for essential tools that include consumable parts (U.S. Only).
- 10113701Jun 22, 2015This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
- 10113654May 15, 2015This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
- 10114470Apr 17, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue…
- 10113722Mar 2, 2015This informational bulletin provides information on communication with OnStar® module after Canadian cellular upgrade.
- 10113720Mar 2, 2015This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
- 10114408Feb 13, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States…
- 10113531Feb 9, 2015This warranty administration bulletin provides information to clarify proper transaction administration of GM Dealer Empowerment Program and Goodwill Cases.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2005 GMC Sierra
37 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 GMC Sierra
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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