2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD
Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2005
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2005: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 11 |
Known problem areas
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
5 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes.
Show complaint excerpts
A car drove through an intersection in front of me as I was driving on a city street, March 3, 2018. I hit the brakes and turned away from the vehicle. My brakes failed, brake pedal went to the floor as I was stopping.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-05
Driving home from little league game with my 7 yr old, came into traffic in town and my brakes went mushy, within a couple minutes went from mushy to 5% braking.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-17
Also filed under Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected by a private mechanic it was found that the brake lines were rusted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-20
Engine
2 of 11 total reports mention: engine.
Structure
1 of 11 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing underbody shields.
Steering
1 of 11 total reports mentions: steering.
Power train
1 of 11 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing driveline.
Show complaint excerpts
Multiple reports to the dealership of a continuous vibration and noise in the front end accompanied by uneven tire wear. Tires were rotated reducing but not eliminating the noise.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-06-11
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…
Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).
Buy-smart checklist
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.