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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.
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 38 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
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| GMC Sierra 1500 in New York, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 2011148000 miUS $500 | A sensor at the fuel fill opening was sending a code to the computer. | ||
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Arizona, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Dec 201069000 miUS $250 | Worn out steering column caused loose steering and noise. Replaced the column. | ||
| Aug 201177300 miUS $478 | AC stopped working. They replaced the blower motor and a "module" that had been burned out by the bad blower motor. | ||
| Mar 201382000 mi | Airbag goes on and later off again. The same for months now. | ||
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
310-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200950000 miUS $463 | Driver side front wheel bearings bad; replaced left front hub with integral bearings & ABS sensor. | ||
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
310-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Mississippi, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Oct 201192500 mi | HVAC blower moter module defective. | ||
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Wisconsin, United States - Sep 2007 | |||
| Apr 20065000 mi | Driver's side door and right rear wing window have severe wind noise/leakage. Dealer adjusted door and replaced entire rear window assembly. Also had to reinstall a rubber bushing behind rear seat due to a horrible squeaking noise. | ||
| Aug 200610000 mi | ONstar and handsfree phone system malfunctioning. new cell phone module installed under warranty. | ||
| Nov 200612500 mi | clunk in steering wheel when backing up. dealer replaced steering shaft under warranty. | ||
| May 200717065 mi | HVAC system malfunctioning. reprogrammed the computer under warranty | ||
| Jul 200718500 mi | drivers side mirror loose. replaced under warranty | ||
| Sep 200719025 mi | right front axle seal leaking and transfer case malfunctioning, wouldn't shift gears. dealer replaced the encoder motor under warranty | ||
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Washington, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Mar 201390000 miUS $650 | Lights were surging/pulsing - alternator failed. "Generator" was replaced. | ||
| Mar 2016113000 miUS $2500 | Driver's side seat heat was worn out. Intermittent "Service 4WD" light and no ability to select 4WD on the dash panel. I was told by another repair mechanic that there was a leak in the front right CV Boot. | ||
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Alabama, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2012 |
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Arkansas, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 2012122700 miUS $300 | ignition control module | ||
| Jul 2013133000 mi | Dash lights periodically go out, but will come back on if you push the trip reset button on the odometer a few times. | ||
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Oregon, United States Aug 2008 - Sep 2009 | |||
| Mar 200911000 miUS $600 | Electronic seat module would not move seat to correct position. | ||
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Arizona, United States Apr 2009 - Feb 2019 | |||
| May 200943000 mi | power steering pump | ||
| Oct 201172000 miUS $350 | Speedometer section of instrument cluster replaced. (speedometer stopped working) | ||
| Apr 201278300 miUS $39 | Intermittent check engine light. Replaced gas cap. Problem resolved. | ||
| Dec 201288000 miUS $20 | tailgate latch | ||
| Sep 2015117000 miUS $200 | M.A.F. sensor | ||
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Alberta, Canada Jun 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jun 201160140 miC $150 | Front end was getting a bit bouncy. Replaced front shocks with AC Delco's | ||
| Jan 201566000 miC $780 | right front hub was totally shot, replaced both front hubs with AC Delco parts. No other repairs were needed. | ||
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Missouri, United States Sep 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 2014103000 miUS $90 | transfer case driveshaft seals front and back | ||
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Mississippi, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Oct 201292700 miUS $250 | Shocks | ||
| Dec 201296000 mi | I had to replace the evap sensor | ||
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Michigan, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 2011242000 miUS $200 | Replaced oil pump and pick up tube o-ring | ||
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Kentucky, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Dec 2013123000 miUS $116 | oil pressure guage pegged at 80 PSi. changed oil filter. no change to reading. Oil pressure sensor defective. | ||
| Mar 2014127000 miUS $325 | Knock sensor fault code p0300 misfire. Faulty Oxygen sensor and failed spark plugs airbag light on. checked several sensors not fixed yet | ||
| May 2014128000 miUS $150 | SRS airbag system light illumnated repeatedly. Right Front airbag impact sensor failed. no impact or accident impact occurred to cause failure. | ||
| Feb 2015136900 miUS $245 | left front wheel bearing. 4 wheel drive encoder motor on transfer case replaced. 2nd repair of this item on this truck. 1st was at 88 K miles, second 142K miles both front impact sensors failed. | ||
| Jul 2015144500 miUS $110 | knock sensor failed replaced rear sensor and intake manifold gasket. | ||
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
195-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Virginia, United States Jun 2013 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Jul 201435000 mi | Got check engine light. P0128 . Bad thermostat | ||
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in New York, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 201299000 miUS $200 | tie rod ends Steering gear front brake caliper | ||
| Jan 2017120000 miUS $1000 | Radiator failed, lost all coolant while driving | ||
2005 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Tennessee, United States May 2010 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Dec 201060000 miUS $300 | The blower stopped working in the hvac. | ||
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