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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 7% of all 298 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Sierra 1500 model years. These complaints report 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 51,500 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
22
7% of 298
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
51,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 21, 2004, latest Jul 22, 2025.

2005 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month1Dec 2004Dec 2005Mar 2007Jul 2008Jan 2011Jan 2012Mar 2014Jul 2025
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2004 to Jul 2025; peak Dec 2004 (1).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200522 (7%)
  2. 200632 (16%)
  3. 200723 (7%)
  4. 200812 (3%)
  5. 20099 (3%)
  6. 20105 (2%)
  7. 201119 (5%)
  8. 201211 (8%)
  9. 201314 (9%)
  10. 201438 (4%)
  11. 201527 (3%)
  12. 201621 (6%)
  13. 201719 (4%)
  14. 201823 (7%)
  15. 201922 (3%)
  16. 202020 (4%)
  17. 202118 (3%)
  18. 20222 (0%)
  19. 20235 (1%)
  20. 20245 (1%)
  21. 20254 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 51,500 miles.
Which GMC Sierra 1500 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 has the most suspension complaints (38), compared with 22 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.