2005 GMC Sierra 2500 engine and engine cooling problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 3500. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the brakes were engaged and the vehicle failed to stop. The contact mentioned that he had to engage the emergency brake in order for the vehicle to stop. Also, the contact stated that after inspecting the…”
filed Sep 4, 2012
“Broken exhaust manifold bolts. Front and rear manifold bolts have broken on both the passenger and driver sides. As a result exhaust manifolds are now warping putting undue stress on remaining manifold bolts and creating an exhaust leak. Bolts are steel, manifolds are cast, and heads are aluminum…”
filed Jan 16, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Sierra 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Sierra 2500 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 Sierra 2500 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Sierra 2500 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Sierra 2500 | 5 | 8% |
| 2004 Sierra 2500 | 9 | 6% |
| 2003 Sierra 2500 | 5 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.