The 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 133 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 159 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
MOBILITYWORKS IS RECALLING 133 MY 2005-2006 FORD E250, MY 2000, 2004-2006 E350, MY 2000, 2005 E450, MY 2005-2006 GMC 2500, GMC 3500, AND MY 2006 DODGE 2500 VANS EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403,…
Consequence
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
MOBILITYWORKS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR MOBILITYWORKS AT 1-800-769-8267.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
31
5fires
SERVICE BRAKES
19
2crashes
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
15
STEERING
14
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
11
ENGINE
5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
5
POWER TRAIN
5
WHEELS
5
AIR BAGS
3
1crashes3injuries
Total complaints159
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“This is a test”
“1). Dash light stays on constantly and reads service air bag. This was checked out at an auto repair shop. If air bag doesn't respond, it could be fatal. 2). Check engine light is always on. Was checked out at an auto repair shop and repaired on 10/19/2021. 3). Right engine exhaust manifold is…”
“1). Dash light stays on constantly and reads service air bag. This was checked out at an auto repair shop. If air bag doesn't respond, it could be fatal. 2). Check engine light is always on. Was checked out at an auto repair shop and repaired on 10/19/2021. 3). Right engine exhaust manifold is…”
“1). Dash light stays on constantly and reads service air bag. This was checked out at an auto repair shop. If air bag doesn't respond, it could be fatal. 2). Check engine light is always on. Was checked out at an auto repair shop and repaired on 10/19/2021. 3). Right engine exhaust manifold is…”
“My truck has had the odometer rolled back acording to the carfax report. I bought this truck about 2 years ago and was unaware of the until today when I tried to trade it in and the salesman made me aware of this”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off the fog lamps activated independently. While inspecting the vehicle it was discovered that the driver side dashboard had melted and a burning odor was present inside the cabin of the…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 2500. The contact stated he replaced all the brake lines on the vehicle and also stated that the body frame of the vehicle was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independence mechanic where all the corroded brake lines were replace. The vehicle was not…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 2500. The contact stated he replaced all the brake lines on the vehicle and also stated that the body frame of the vehicle was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independence mechanic where all the corroded brake lines were replace. The vehicle was not…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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