2005 GMC Sierra 3500 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2005 GMC Sierra 3500. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to come to a stop while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the brake pedal felt loose. The abs warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to bring…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 3500. When the brake pedal was depressed at 20 mph, the vehicle hesitated to respond without warning. After inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the brake lines were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure…”
“Engine exhaust manifold bolts break off on 2 different gm 1 ton trucks. Bad/ failed vehicle emissions and a huge repair bill for both trucks. 85,000 miles on both vehicles.”
“Driving 75mph in heavy highway traffic the check engine light came on and the truck lost power and slowed to 40 mph in about 200 yards. We almost got hit by all the traffic behind and around us as this happen without any warning. We got to the side of the hwy and I have a scanner and found 2 codes…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 3500. While driving at approximately 40 mph, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact lost control of the vehicle and the service braking system warning indicator illuminated. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact observed that…”
“Going south on i77, cruise set on 70 mph, noticed slight vibration and continued about 4 miles when the left rear tire blew out. Taped the brake, got off on burm asap and turned on hazard lights. Had to continue for another mile or so I could clear the interstate. Had to have road side assistance…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 3500. While driving at an unknown speed, the speedometer became inoperable and an abnormal noise emitted from the steering wheel. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 3500. While driving at an unknown speed, the speedometer became inoperable and an abnormal noise emitted from the steering wheel. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate…”
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 3500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.