2005 GMC Sierra electrical system problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2005 GMC Sierra — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My speedometer recently malfunctioned at around 77,000 miles and I brought it to the attention of the dealership's service manager, jeff bevington, at rally gmc auto group in palmdale, ca (where I purchased the vehicle new in 2005). I was given service bulletin #07187c - special coverage adjustment…”
filed Oct 10, 2014
“The instrument cluster panel on my 2005 gmc sierra pick up constantly reads the wrong speed. At times it registers 0 mph when im actually driving or it reads 120mph when stopped. Also the oil pressure gauge is pegged out. There sames to be alot of complaints for the same thing on the year and…”
filed Aug 8, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 6 | 10% |
| 2015 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 Sierra | 9 | 9% |
| 2013 Sierra | 5 | 13% |
| 2012 Sierra | 7 | 24% |
| 2011 Sierra | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 Sierra | 4 | 12% |
| 2009 Sierra | 9 | 24% |
| 2008 Sierra | 15 | 22% |
| 2007 Sierra | 7 | 12% |
| 2006 Sierra | 7 | 13% |
| 2004 Sierra | 39 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 GMC Sierra
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.