2005 GMC Sierra 1500 GMC Sierra 1500 2005

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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 43 repairs.
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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (55%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 GMC Sierra 1500

Engine not specified

148000 mi

US $500
A sensor at the fuel fill opening was sending a code to the computer. 

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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

122700 mi

US $300
ignition control module 

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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

78300 mi

US $39
Intermittent check engine light. Replaced gas cap. Problem resolved. 
117000 mi

US $200
M.A.F. sensor 

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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

96000 mi I had to replace the evap sensor 

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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

242000 mi

US $200
Replaced oil pump and pick up tube o-ring 
123000 mi

US $116
oil pressure guage pegged at 80 PSi. changed oil filter. no change to reading. Oil pressure sensor defective. 
127000 mi

US $325
Knock sensor fault code p0300 misfire. Faulty Oxygen sensor and failed spark plugs 
144500 mi

US $110
knock sensor failed replaced rear sensor and intake manifold gasket. 

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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

195-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

35000 mi Got check engine light. P0128 . Bad thermostat 

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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

120000 mi

US $1000
Radiator failed, lost all coolant while driving 

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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Problems

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