2005 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls and problems
No recalls and 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 GMC Sierra 3500.
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2005 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
The contact owns a 2005 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to come to a stop while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the brake pedal felt loose. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to bring the vehicle to a…
I HAVE HAD THE LOWER STEERING ARM REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO A BAD BUSHING. ONCE UNDER WARRANTY & TWICE I HAD TO PAY FOR IT WHICH IS OVER $300.00 EACH TIME. THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM WITH THE CHEVROLET & GMC TRUCKS. THIS IS ONLY NOTICEABLE WHILE IN MOTION.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA 3500. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE…
ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAK OFF ON 2 DIFFERENT GM 1 TON TRUCKS. BAD/ FAILED VEHICLE EMISSIONS AND A HUGE REPAIR BILL FOR BOTH TRUCKS. 85,000 MILES ON BOTH VEHICLES.
DRIVING 75MPH IN HEAVY HIGHWAY TRAFFIC THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE TRUCK LOST POWER AND SLOWED TO 40 MPH IN ABOUT 200 YARDS. WE ALMOST GOT HIT BY ALL THE TRAFFIC BEHIND AND AROUND US AS THIS HAPPEN WITHOUT ANY WARNING. WE GOT TO THE SIDE OF THE HWY AND I HAVE A SCANNER AND FOUND 2 CODES P0207 AND P2146. I…
Sierra 3500 model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2020 Sierra 3500 has the most complaints (51). All GMC Sierra 3500 years →
Questions
- Does the 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Sierra 3500?
- Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (5 complaints), followed by steering (5).
- How many 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 0 of 24 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 16, 2024.