2005 Gmc Sierra 1500 Hd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (4) · Engine (2) · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields (1)
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Compared against other Gmc Sierra 1500 Hd model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (233)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Unknown Or Other 2025-03-28 · 23-NA-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on onstar module 2g sunset information.
Engine 2024-12-18 · 03-06-01-023I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Showing the 6 most recent of 233 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-03-05 · Service Brakes · 105,000 mi“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 ve…”
2016-07-31 · Steering · 117,174 mi“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…”
2016-07-28 · Engine · 93,000 mi“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.…”
2015-06-09 · Service Brakes · 49,107 mi“metal brake line ruptured when attempting to stop quickly, narrowly missing stopped vehicle ahead…”
2013-12-09 · Service Brakes · 68,505 mi“brake lines blew to master cylinder. *tr…”
2013-06-19 · Engine · 20,000 mi“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…”
2013-06-17 · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields · 93,700 mi“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 drivewa…”
2012-09-20 · Service Brakes · 66,533 mi“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 contac…”
2011-09-23 · Unknown Or Other · 80,000 mi“this is a safety issue and gm should have to repair my truck at no cost to me. *tr…”
2009-11-12 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 89,323 mi“i own a 2005 gmc sierra 1500hd, the speedometer had been messing up but all the other gauges work fine. i took it to my local shop thinking it was a loose or broken cable. the shop foreman laughed and said that chevrolet/gmc has had a rash of the clusters go bad, and that he alone has replaced 5 in the past month. if this is the case, i feel that …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.