2005 GMC Sierra power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2005 GMC Sierra — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Issues with emissions switch. Check engine light will not go off. Also 3 and 4th gear are completely gone out. I do not tow or have had anything even remotely heavy in this truck. It's a 2005 gmc sierra with only 78,480 miles on it. I am not the only one having issues with this 4 speed…”
filed Oct 15, 2015
“Within 4 months of purchase, was driving at approx. 25 mph when transfer case shifted into 4 high on it's own. Shut off vehicle, restart and able to put back into 2 wheel drive. Happened on and off for a little more than a month when it went to 4 lo while driving at 30 mph through town. Unable to…”
filed May 28, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FAIL TO COMPLY…Campaign 05V055000 · Feb 14, 2005
Power Train problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 23 | 38% |
| 2015 Sierra | 6 | 11% |
| 2014 Sierra | 10 | 10% |
| 2013 Sierra | 5 | 13% |
| 2012 Sierra | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 Sierra | 6 | 14% |
| 2010 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 Sierra | 4 | 7% |
| 2006 Sierra | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 Sierra | 18 | 10% |
| 2003 Sierra | 29 | 14% |
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.