2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (5 reports).

0Recalls
11Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD.

Most common 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD problems

Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes5
Engine2
Power Train1
Electrical System1
Unknown Or Other1
Structure1
Steering1

What owners report

2018-03-05, Service Brakes
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.
2016-07-31, Steering
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
2016-07-28, Engine
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.
2015-06-09, Service Brakes
METAL BRAKE LINE RUPTURED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP QUICKLY, NARROWLY MISSING STOPPED VEHICLE AHEAD
2013-12-09, Service Brakes
BRAKE LINES BLEW TO MASTER CYLINDER. *TR

2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD questions

Does the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?

Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (5), Engine (2), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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