2005 Gmc Sierra Denali problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Steering (1) · Electrical System (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (62)
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.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-03-07 · 06-08-47-001M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this information bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims and how to setup, and reprogram modules.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2016-03-01 · PIT5484A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication advises the technician that if onstar is unable to configure the vehicle after the onstar 15-08-44-001 upgrade and onstar receives a 118 error code when attempting to configure the vehicle. dealers should receive a sheet with the kit that provides steps to
Equipment:electrical 2016-02-23 · PIC5953A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using bluetooth voice recognition with an iphone. technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any emojis loaded to any contact.
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2016-01-27 · 03-08-46-004R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this informational bulletin provides information on part restriction and ordering process information for onstar vehicle communication interface modules (vcim) (gmna only)
Engine 2016-01-14 · 06-06-01-010C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor 2015-11-30 · PIP5232B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. it is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engi
Showing the 6 most recent of 62 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-10-05 · Service Brakes · 82,000 mi“when applying brakes going down hill, put the brake pedal to floor and din't have any brakes. brake line rotted. *tr…”
2013-11-28 · Electrical System · 112,230 mi“first the fuel gauge was erratic then failed, then the speedometer pegged and is failing to show even close to true speed as in showing 100+mph in an actual +/-35mph range. circumstances match description of common problems with instrument cluster failures on that make and model. *tr…”
2013-11-06 · Steering · 70,000 mi“when operating at low speeds,i would turn the wheel to left and steering felt sluggish,felt like a rubbing and feels like vehicle would stall. brought to local garage, they were able to duplicate problem but had solutions. they checked power steering pump, brake sensors, serpentine belt, fluids...all checked out fine. *tr…”
2013-03-18 · Service Brakes · 49,800 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra denali. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph and depressing the brakes, the pedal became spongy. the contact inspected the brakes and noticed that the hydraulic brake line was severely rusted and corroded. the brake line was also fractured and caused brake fluid to leak. the vehicle was not taken to t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.