Complaints
152
per 10K Sold
6.6
US Sales
229,488
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 GMC Sierra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#127 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:88,658 mi
#212 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:71,481 mi
#39 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:47,237 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 GMC Sierra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 27 | — | — | 88,658 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | — | — | 71,481 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | — | 1 | 47,237 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 8 | — | — | 65,300 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | — | — | 115,070 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 51,551 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 1 | — | 69,800 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 1 | — | — | — |
Brakes
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,658
Electrical Faults
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,481
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
47,237
Instrument Cluster
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,300
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,070
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,551
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,800
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Diesel Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2005 GMC Sierra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 GMC Sierra reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2005 GMC Sierra has 152 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 27 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 GMC Sierra?
Top reported problems: Brakes (27 complaints, avg 88,658 mi); Electrical Faults (12 complaints, avg 71,481 mi); Steering Defects (9 complaints, avg 47,237 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 GMC Sierra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 77,039 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 GMC Sierra?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 GMC Sierra include 3 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2005 GMC Sierra have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2005 GMC Sierra as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2005 GMC Sierra?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Sierra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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