2005 Gmc Sierra 2500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (21) · Service Brakes (17) · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel (11)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Gmc Sierra 2500 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
104 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (383)
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 2025-04-04 · PIT5851F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates an issues with the odometer being incorrect after a programming event and how the dealership can resolve the issue.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 383 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-12-23 · Engine“1). dash light stays on constantly and reads service air bag. this was checked out at an auto repair shop. if air bag doesn't respond, it could be fatal. 2). check engine light is always on. was checked out at an auto repair shop and repaired on 10/19/2021. 3). right engine exhaust manifold is cracked and leaking exhaust. was checked out at a…”
2021-03-04 · Structure:body · 61,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 2500. the contact stated he replaced all the brake lines on the vehicle and also stated that the body frame of the vehicle was corroded. the vehicle was taken to an independence mechanic where all the corroded brake lines were replace. the vehicle was not diagnosed. a dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer…”
2020-02-15 · Unknown Or Other“my truck has had the odometer rolled back acording to the carfax report. i bought this truck about 2 years ago and was unaware of the until today when i tried to trade it in and the salesman made me aware of this…”
2020-02-03 · Electrical System · 160,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off the fog lamps activated independently. while inspecting the vehicle it was discovered that the driver side dashboard had melted and a burning odor was present inside the cabin of the vehicle. the fire department was not notified. the cause of…”
2018-02-19 · Service Brakes · 95,000 mi · 💥 crash“brakes failed while driving due to metal brake line corrosion causing an accident. police report: mooresville, indiana pd #a17315…”
2017-09-01 · Unknown Or Other · 5 mi“always turns off while driving or while at idle…”
2017-05-08 · Power Train · 85,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 2500 hd. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the gear shift indicator on the instrument panel failed to illuminate and display what gear the vehicle was positioned in. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but the vin was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the a…”
2017-03-02 · Service Brakes · 130,000 mi“break line rusted and broke almost resulting in an accident when trying to stop brake petal went to floor…”
2016-12-13 · Electrical System · 55,000 mi“the speedometer is failing. it works erratically. it eventually goes to zero and stays there until i stop and restart the truck or let it sit overnight.…”
2016-09-22 · Service Brakes · 54,000 mi“blew out one brake line lost all brakes no backup,pedal went all the way to the floor. 54,000 miles all lines rusted all needed to be replaced thank god i just pulled into a parking lot.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.