2005 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
70/100
#7 most-complained of 21 Sierra 2500 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 has 115 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 70 out of 100 — #7 highest of 21 Sierra 2500 model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is electrical system (44 complaints, 38% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes, 6 fires, and 5 injuries.
- Complaints
- 115
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 6
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 9
- 8 city / 11 hwy
Top 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System44 (38%)
- Brakes38 (33%)
- Engine21 (18%)
- Steering16 (14%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires9 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (6%)
- Structure & Body6 (5%)
- Other4 (3%)
- Airbags3 (3%)
- Fuel System3 (3%)
2005 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 08V519000Oct 6, 2008Other133 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Mobilityworks is recalling 133 my 2005-2006 ford e250, my 2000, 2004-2006 e350, my 2000, 2005 e450, my 2005-2006 gmc 2500, gmc 3500, and my 2006 dodge 2500 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy: Mobilityworks is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.
2005 GMC Sierra 2500 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 8 MPG
- Highway
- 11 MPG
- Combined
- 9 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $5,150
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- CNG
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2005 compared with other Sierra 2500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 ranks #7 of 21 among Sierra 2500 model years (Complaint Index 70/100, verdict: Caution). It has 115 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (44 complaints), brakes (38 complaints), and engine (21 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 60,000 miles.
- Does the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500, most recently reported 2008, covering other.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500?
- EPA rates the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 at 9 MPG combined (8 city / 11 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.