2005 GMC Sierra 3500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2005 GMC Sierra 3500, and owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2005 GMC Sierra 3500. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 48,768 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 tha”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 16, 2024 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“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 c”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 5, 2017 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 GMC Sierra (Sierra 15 Hybrid 2WD, Sierra 15 Hybrid 4WD, Sierra 1500 2WD, Sierra 1500 4WD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 9–17 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 8–16 / 11–20 |
| Fuel | CNG, Gasoline or E85, Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4.3/4.8/5.3/6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare GMC Sierra 3500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Sierra 3500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 GMC Sierra 3500 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 GMC Sierra 3500 | 1 | 10 |
| 1998 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2 | 12 |
| 1999 GMC Sierra 3500 | 1 | 19 |
| 2000 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2 | 26 |
| 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2 | 36 |
| 2002 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2 | 20 |
| 2003 GMC Sierra 3500 | 0 | 7 |
| 2004 GMC Sierra 3500 | 0 | 24 |
| 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 | 0 | 24 |
| 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 | 0 | 11 |
| 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 | 3 | 16 |
| 2008 GMC Sierra 3500 | 3 | 25 |
| 2009 GMC Sierra 3500 | 5 | 5 |
| 2010 GMC Sierra 3500 | 5 | 2 |
| 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 | 5 | 20 |
| 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 | 4 | 9 |
| 2013 GMC Sierra 3500 | 4 | 14 |
| 2014 GMC Sierra 3500 | 3 | 7 |
| 2015 GMC Sierra 3500 | 7 | 31 |
| 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 | 7 | 19 |
| 2017 GMC Sierra 3500 | 7 | 13 |
| 2018 GMC Sierra 3500 | 6 | 14 |
| 2019 GMC Sierra 3500 | 7 | 13 |
| 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 | 8 | 51 |
| 2021 GMC Sierra 3500 | 5 | 20 |
| 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 | 3 | 31 |
| 2023 GMC Sierra 3500 | 1 | 28 |
| 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 | 3 | 49 |
| 2025 GMC Sierra 3500 | 1 | 17 |
| 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 | 2 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2005 GMC Sierra 3500
How do I know if my 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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- Yukon XL2,417 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.