Major Problems with 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2005 GMC Sierra 3500

2005 GMC Sierra 3500 EQUIPMENT Mileage: 3600 miles

2005 GMC Sierra 3500 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Mileage: 30000 miles

2005 GMC Sierra 3500 STEERING Mileage: 88000 miles

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Problems with SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Sierra 3500 owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
SERVICE BRAKES
brake lines rotted on way to garage . *tr...
5
~ 48911 miles
STEERING
steering hydrulic assist connections at booster constantly leak from day one. they have been replaced and still leak. which in
3
~ 50083 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
speedometer was off a lot!! 74 mph while sitting still 130+ mph while driving at normal road speeds. i did...
3
~ 57279 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 3500. while braking from speeds of 10 mph the pedal fell into...
3
~ 29500 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING
exited the interstate and while rounding a corner when i started braking at low rpm the steering locked up and...
2
~ 34700 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
tl* - the contact called regarding the 2005 gmc sierra. the passenger's front tire was replaced by the dealer at...
2
~ 47500 miles
ENGINE
engine exhaust manifold bolts break off on 2 different gm 1 ton trucks. bad/ failed vehicle emissions and a huge
1
~ 85000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
driving 75mph in heavy highway traffic the check engine light came on and the truck lost power and slowed to...
1
~ 59921 miles
TIRES
going south on i77 cruise set on 70 mph noticed slight vibration and continued about 4 miles when the left...
1
~ 95000 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 3500. the contact stated that the heater and defrost failed numerous times the...
1
~ 38000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING
tl* the contact owned a 2005 gmc 3500 truck. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked outside his home...
1
~ 30000 miles
PARKING BRAKE
tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 3500. whenever the parking brake was engaged with the gear shifter placed in...
1
~ 55000 miles
SUSPENSION
took my truck in for state safety inspection. i was told that my right front hub & bearing assembly had...
1
~ 69587 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
parts of the cluster tachometer fuel gauge oil pressure amp gauge have failed one after the other. although 04 model...
1
~ 40000 miles
EQUIPMENT
gmc 3500 crew cab dually with the 6.6 duramax diesel and allison automatic can to perform its designed job with...
1
~ 3600 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
gmc 3500 crew cab dually with the 6.6 duramax diesel and allison automatic can to perform its designed job with...
1
~ 3600 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i have a gmc pickup truck with a diesel engine that has a chronic overheating issue. i am not the...
1
~ 1500 miles

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