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%)

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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (36%)

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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

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

77300 mi

US $478
AC stopped working. They replaced the blower motor and a "module" that had been burned out by the bad blower motor. 
82000 mi Airbag goes on and later off again. The same for months now. 

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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

92500 mi HVAC blower moter module defective. 
90000 mi

US $650
Lights were surging/pulsing - alternator failed. "Generator" was replaced. 
113000 mi

US $2500
Driver's side seat heat was worn out. 
10000 mi ONstar and handsfree phone system malfunctioning. new cell phone module installed under warranty. 
17065 mi HVAC system malfunctioning. reprogrammed the computer under warranty 

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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

133000 mi Dash lights periodically go out, but will come back on if you push the trip reset button on the odometer a few times. 

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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

11000 mi

US $600
Electronic seat module would not move seat to correct position. 
72000 mi

US $350
Speedometer section of instrument cluster replaced. (speedometer stopped working) 

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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

127000 mi

US $325
airbag light on. checked several sensors not fixed yet 
128000 mi

US $150
SRS airbag system light illumnated repeatedly. Right Front airbag impact sensor failed. no impact or accident impact occurred to cause failure. 
136900 mi

US $245
both front impact sensors failed. 

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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

60000 mi

US $300
The blower stopped working in the hvac. 

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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Electrical Problems

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