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2005 GMC Sierra 2500 Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 38 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500, 33% of all 115 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 21 Sierra 2500 model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 50,647 miles.

Brakes complaints
38
33% of 115
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
50,647 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 29, 2005, latest Mar 4, 2021.

2005 GMC Sierra 2500 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2005Apr 2009Apr 2010May 2012Jan 2013Oct 2014Mar 2017
38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2005 to Mar 2021; peak Sep 2012 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Sierra 2500 model year

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

  1. 200538 (33%)
  2. 200630 (45%)
  3. 20076 (7%)
  4. 20081 (2%)
  5. 20097 (23%)
  6. 20102 (20%)
  7. 20112 (3%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20133 (7%)
  10. 20143 (10%)
  11. 20155 (6%)
  12. 201612 (20%)
  13. 20178 (22%)
  14. 20180 (0%)
  15. 20195 (16%)
  16. 202013 (17%)
  17. 20217 (14%)
  18. 20224 (9%)
  19. 20233 (9%)
  20. 202417 (16%)
  21. 20257 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 have brake problems?
NHTSA has 38 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500, 33% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 50,647 miles.
Which GMC Sierra 2500 year has the most brake complaints?
The 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 has the most brake complaints (38), compared with 38 for the 2005.
Is there a brake recall for the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 is classified under brakes. 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.