2005 GMC Sierra service brakes, hydraulic problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2005 GMC Sierra — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 2500hd. The contact stated that when attempting to brake at low speeds, the front end would shake and the braking distance would increase. The contact also stated that the vehicle would pull toward the right when the failure occurred. An authorized dealer…”
filed Jan 5, 2012
“I have a 2005 gmc sierra. While driving on dry roads and braking at low speeds the abs abnormally activates with out warrant. This only happens at low speeds and has almost caused me to have several accidents. I called the gm dealer to see if there is a recall on this and they told me there was not…”
filed Oct 14, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE…Campaign 05V043000 · Feb 8, 2005
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIT3665E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2017
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Sierra | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 Sierra | 7 | 13% |
| 2004 Sierra | 28 | 15% |
| 2003 Sierra | 38 | 18% |
| 2002 Sierra | 93 | 37% |
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.