2005 GMC Sierra Denali Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 GMC Sierra Denali, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 GMC Sierra Denali
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Anchorage (seat belts)
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems" the requirements for location and instructions for properly attaching child restraints. The owner manual in these vehicles indicate the incorrect seat locations with upper and lower…
Remedy: Dealers will mail an owner's manual update that describes the location and proper use of the tether anchors. The recall began on april 15, 2005. Owners may contact GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 GMC Sierra Denali have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 78,508 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“When applying brakes going down hill, put the brake pedal to floor and din't have any brakes. Brake line rotted. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2014 · Service brakes
“First the fuel gauge was erratic then failed, then the speedometer pegged and is failing to show even close to true speed as in showing 100+MPH in an actual +/-35mph range. Circumstances match descrip”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 28, 2013 · Electrical system
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 Denali model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Sierra Denali model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 GMC Sierra Denali | 0 | 13 |
| 2004 GMC Sierra Denali | 0 | 11 |
| 2005 GMC Sierra Denali | 1 | 4 |
| 2006 GMC Sierra Denali | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 GMC Sierra Denali | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 GMC Sierra Denali | 0 | 18 |
| 2009 GMC Sierra Denali | 0 | 7 |
| 2010 GMC Sierra Denali | 0 | 10 |
| 2011 GMC Sierra Denali | 0 | 28 |
| 2012 GMC Sierra Denali | 0 | 10 |
| 2013 GMC Sierra Denali | 0 | 8 |
| 2014 GMC Sierra Denali | 0 | 14 |
| 2015 GMC Sierra Denali | 0 | 22 |
| 2016 GMC Sierra Denali | 0 | 30 |
| 2017 GMC Sierra Denali | 0 | 15 |
| 2018 GMC Sierra Denali | 0 | 17 |
| 2019 GMC Sierra Denali | 0 | 26 |
| 2020 GMC Sierra Denali | 0 | 11 |
Checking a specific 2005 GMC Sierra Denali
How do I know if my 2005 GMC Sierra Denali 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 GMC Sierra Denali; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 (for example 05V127000).
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.
Other GMC models
- Sierra 15008,930 complaints
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- Yukon4,989 complaints
- Sierra3,937 complaints
- Terrain3,124 complaints
- Jimmy2,720 complaints
- Envoy2,459 complaints
- 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.