2005 GMC SIERRA 2500 Engine Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
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
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.
ALWAYS TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING OR WHILE AT IDLE
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
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
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