Complaints
152
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
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:88,658 mi
#212 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:71,481 mi
#39 complaints
STEERING
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 27 | — | — | 88,658 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | — | — | 71,481 mi | |
| STEERING | 9 | — | 1 | 47,237 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 8 | — | — | 65,300 mi | |
| ENGINE | 8 | — | — | 115,070 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | — | — | 51,551 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 1 | — | 69,800 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 46,372 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | 2,554 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | — | — | 45,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 | — | — | 49,167 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 37,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 3 | — | — | 70,284 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 | — | — | 2,361 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 99,333 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 | — | 1 | 31,300 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 4,169 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 53 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 2 | — | — | 6,850 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 131,374 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 | 1 | — | 4,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 1,700 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 1,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | 4,609 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 | — | — | 54,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 250 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 18,650 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 | — | — | 6 mi |
SERVICE BRAKES
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,658
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,481
STEERING
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
47,237
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,300
ENGINE
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,070
SUSPENSION
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,551
AIR BAGS
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,800
POWER TRAIN
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,372
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,554
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,500
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,167
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,500
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,284
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,361
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,333
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
31,300
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
4,169
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,850
SEATS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
131,374
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
4,500
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,700
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,500
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
4,609
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
—
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
250
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18,650
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6
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