2005 GMC SIERRA 2500 Engine Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine Issues in the 2005 GMC SIERRA 2500

5 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 GMC SIERRA 2500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Engine Complaints

#11561631 |
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 muffler repair shop. In time I'm afraid fumes my leak into the truck cab. 4). A brake line ruptured and was repaired on 09/02/2020.
#11021058 |
ALWAYS TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING OR WHILE AT IDLE
#10536241 |
2005 GMC 2500HD WITH 6.0 LITER GAS MOTOR. LEFT AND RIGHT BANK EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO ENGINE BOLTS BROKEN OFF IN HEAD. LEAKING EXHAUST FUMES AND CAUSING MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. GM NEED TO HAVE A RECALL ON THIS DUE TO THE NUMBER OF VEHICLES OUT THERE WITH THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS ALSO AN EMISSION PROBLEM DUE TO IT WILL CAUSE THE CAT CONVERTER TO OVERHEAT.. EPA? THANK YOU *TR
#10484109 |
ALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE DEFECTIVE CAUSING THEM TO BREAK, WHEN THEY DO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SEPARATES FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD IN TURN DIRECTING ALL EMISSIONS FROM THE ENGINE INTO THE AIR, AND CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE IF NOT CORRECTED. ONE SPARK WOULD SET THE VEHICLE ON FIRE. *TR
#10482144 |
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE BREAKING OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I HAVE FOUR BROKEN ALREADY AND AN EXHAUST LEAK DEVELOPING. THIS APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING. I HAVE A FRIEND WITH TWO OF THE SAME TRUCKS THAT THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED TO. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS POSTED ON THE WEB. I HAVE HAD MANY VEHICLES OVER THE YEARS AND WORKED THEM HARD BUT HAVE NEVER SEEN A BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT ON ANY OF THEM. THIS CAN BE A DANGEROUS SITUATION AS HAVING EXHAUST LEAKS UNDER HOOD COULD CAUSE A FIRE. AS FAR AS I KNOW GM HAS NOT ISSUED A BULLETIN OR RECALL ON THIS BUT THERE SHOULD BE SOME REMEDIATION AS THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR AND IT IS NOT A FAILURE CAUSED BY THE LACK OF MAINTENANCE. I HAVE ALSO HEARD REPORTS OF REPAIRED UNITS BREAKING AGAIN IN ABOUT THE SAME NUMBER OF MILES...

Other 2005 GMC SIERRA 2500 Problem Areas

Electrical System 31 complaints Service Brakes 19 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 15 complaints Steering 14 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 5 complaints Power Train 5 complaints Wheels 5 complaints Air Bags 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Unknown Or Other 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Fuel System Diesel 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Suspension 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint
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