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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Hd

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Mar 5, 2018
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest May 19, 2006
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 11 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Hd, most frequently naming the brakes, engine and body & structure categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 233 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes545.5%
  • Engine218.2%
  • Body & structure19.1%
  • Electrical19.1%
  • Powertrain (other)19.1%
  • Steering19.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
06E043000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

May 19, 2006
88,303 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
The risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
The 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).
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 11
Brakes
Filed Mar 5, 2018

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. BRAKE LINE NEAR LH FR.T WHEEL BUSTED AND BRAKE FLUID SHOT OUT. LUCKY I TURNED AWAY AS I WAS BRAKING THAT I MISSED THE OTHER VEHICLE. THE OTHER VEHICLE ALSO TURNED AWAY FROM ME AND THEN DROVE AWAY.

NHTSA ID
11076217
Incident
Mar 3, 2018
Mileage
105,000 mi
Steering
Filed Jul 31, 2016

STEERING COLUMN GOES OUT FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 117000 MILES AND RATTLES WHILE DRIVING. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS AN ON GOING THING WITH THIS MODEL AND OTHERS

NHTSA ID
10891900
Incident
Mar 2, 2015
Mileage
117,174 mi
Engine
Filed Jul 28, 2016

RECENTLY PURCHASED A 05 GMC SIERRA 1500 HD WITH 6.0 VORTEC ENGINE. IT HAS A NOTICEABLE TICKING AND AFTER CHECKING MY EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS I FOUND THAT FOUR ARE BROKEN AND ALLOWING RAW EXHAUST FUMES INTO THE AIR. WITH THE BOLTS BREAKING THE MANIFOLD IS WARPED AND BROKEN. THIS IS ALL AT 94,000 MILES.

NHTSA ID
10891490
Incident
Jul 25, 2016
Mileage
93,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Jun 9, 2015

METAL BRAKE LINE RUPTURED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP QUICKLY, NARROWLY MISSING STOPPED VEHICLE AHEAD

NHTSA ID
10724240
Incident
Jun 9, 2015
Mileage
49,107 mi
Brakes
Filed Dec 9, 2013

BRAKE LINES BLEW TO MASTER CYLINDER. *TR

NHTSA ID
10555295
Incident
Dec 9, 2013
Mileage
68,505 mi
Engine
Filed Jun 19, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA 1500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLYWHEEL BECAME CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE FLYWHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. *TR

NHTSA ID
10520691
Incident
Jun 19, 2012
Mileage
20,000 mi
Body & structureBrakes
Filed Jun 17, 2013

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. MADE IT HOME ABOUT 2 MILES BY PUMPING QUICKLY JUST ENOUGH TO SLOWLY STOP AT THE END OF DRIVE. WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A POOL OF BRAKE FLUID EATING THROUGH MY ASPHALT DRIVEWAY. ALL BRAKE FLUID HAD DRAINED OUT COMPLETELY RUSTED / CORROSION AREA OF ALL BRAKE LINES BY BUNDLE UNDER DRIVERS SEAT. MY MECHANIC, SAYS OTHER AREAS ARE ALMOST AS BAD IN OTHER AREAS IN THE REAR. NOW I'M LOOKING AT 500+ IN LINE REPAIRS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10520198
Incident
Jun 14, 2013
Mileage
93,700 mi
Brakes
Filed Sep 20, 2012

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. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE BRAKE LINES HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 66,533.

NHTSA ID
10476589
Incident
Sep 15, 2012
Mileage
66,533 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

PIP5601C

This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

PIT5074R

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

PIT5074R

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

PIT5074R

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

23-NA-001

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.

03-06-01-023I

ENGINE

This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

GMC Sierra 1500 Hd by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2005Viewing111038.4
2004310—
2003161035.8
2002910—
2001910—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.