2005 GMC Sierra 2500 service brakes, hydraulic problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 — 17% 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
“I have a 2005 gmc sierra 2500hd crew cab 4x4 with the 6.0 engine and 5 speed manual transmission. Everytime I come to a slow stop the abs unit engages and reduces pedal pressure, causing the brake power to fade and increasing the distance of my stop. *tr”
filed May 10, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Sierra 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Sierra 2500 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 Sierra 2500 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 Sierra 2500 | 6 | 9% |
| 2004 Sierra 2500 | 22 | 15% |
| 2003 Sierra 2500 | 43 | 27% |
| 2002 Sierra 2500 | 44 | 33% |
| 2001 Sierra 2500 | 44 | 33% |
| 2000 Sierra 2500 | 23 | 48% |
| 1999 Sierra 2500 | 13 | 36% |
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.