2005 GMC SIERRA 1500 HD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 GMC SIERRA 1500 HD
The 2005 GMC SIERRA 1500 HD has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (5 complaints), Engine (2 complaints), and Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 GMC SIERRA 1500 HD
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 GMC SIERRA 1500 HD, potentially affecting up to 88,303 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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.
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).
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 GMC SIERRA 1500 HD
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 GMC SIERRA 1500 HD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindriveline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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
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.
METAL BRAKE LINE RUPTURED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP QUICKLY, NARROWLY MISSING STOPPED VEHICLE AHEAD
BRAKE LINES BLEW TO MASTER CYLINDER. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2005 GMC SIERRA 1500 HD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 GMC SIERRA 1500 HD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 GMC SIERRA 1500 HD
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2005 GMC SIERRA 1500 HD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
03-08-46-004M — COMMUNICATION
This informational bulletin provides information on part restriction and ordering process information for onstar vehicle communication interface modules.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 GMC SIERRA 1500 HD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SIERRA 1500 HD
- 2001 GMC SIERRA 1500 HD — 13 complaints
- 2002 GMC SIERRA 1500 HD — 10 complaints
- 2003 GMC SIERRA 1500 HD — 20 complaints
- 2004 GMC SIERRA 1500 HD — 3 complaints
- 2005 GMC SIERRA 1500 HD (current)
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