2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Electrical System Problems
- 40
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 40 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- stopped working · 5 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
The passive alarm system is malfunctioning aprox every 10 cranks. When this happens you are stuck for at least a hour before it will start. Dealership can not find the problem and a complaint was made to gmc complaint department i have changed numerous parts m switches and boxes ,
ODI 11218538
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Charging system failure message keeps coming up on vehicle...replaced alternator three weeks ago and it seems to solve the problem...for a while at least...two nights ago truck died...replaced battery with a brand new one yesterday and truck is still sitting on the side of the road as battery is not getting charge from alternator.
ODI 11062766
Body · Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. The contact noticed severe rust to the subframe of the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear suspension, front suspension, and starter support showed excessive rust. Additionally, the shock tower, supports, transmission bolts, four wheel drive actuator, and hardware also showed excessive rust. The contact also stated that the horn also failed to operate…
ODI 11053879
Electrical System
The gear shift indicator light has gone from dim to no light at all so you can not see what gear you are in. This happens anytime the vehicle is running.
ODI 10854913
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The running light sockets burned out. I can send you the burned out socket but need an address.
ODI 10780242
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. When the vehicle was placed into gear, the contact noticed that the gear selector was barely illuminated. The failure progressively worsened and the contact had to memorize in what gear the vehicle was placed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000. Updated 06/15/16*lj the consumer stated the…
ODI 10845746
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while at a stop sign, all the lights on the instrument panel began flashing intermittently. Also, the headlights turned on and off independently, the speedometer and temperature gauges showed inaccurate readings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with electrical failures on the computer system. The vehicle was repaired. The…
ODI 10678961
Electrical System
November 5, 2014: turn key and symptom of a dead battery. Starter clicks once. No lights will work at all. Took battery out, charged it overnight, and had it tested. Test reveals battery is good (should start vehicle) but weak (needs a charge). Put battery back in, connected it, put key in, turned it, and vehicle started easily. ............. Nov. 15, 2014: turn key but, electrical system is completely dead. Then,…
ODI 10655275
Electrical System
Ignition switch is sticking in run position. I have to turn the switch back after cranking to turn off the abs /parking brake light. Tried a new switch didn't solve the problem. Is this part of the recall problem. *tr
ODI 10659026
Electrical System · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
The rear speakers on my 2005 gmc sierra 1500 crew cab quit working and haven't came back on. I have been to different forums and this seems to be a very common occurrence. *tr
ODI 10556892
Electrical System
Speedometer shows incorrect speed by aprox. 20 mph less than the actual speed at times. *tr
ODI 10496239
Electrical System
Speedometer reading erratically. 20mph when parked, sometimes 40 when parked. Unable to determine actual speed. Apparently this is affecting thousands of gm vehicles and gm knows about this issue but won't do anything about it. Maybe a class action lawsuit is in order? A silent recall is in place if you have less than 80k miles, if your vehicle falls within the range of vin #'s, if it happened on a day that doesn't…
ODI 10491942
Electrical System
I bought my gmc used in 2008 and i had no problems until a june of 2012 when my speedometer started to get my speed totally wrong. At times it would say i was driving over 120 mph or when in idle it would even say the same thing. The speedometer picks a different speed daily. Just a few weeks ago in july of 2012 my gas gauge went completely out so i have no idea how much gas it left in my truck. I have to guess by…
ODI 10471639
Electrical System
The drive indicator on my dash board cluster does not light up and show what gear im in. Called before because there is a recall for this year and model of truck but my vin was not included in recall but i have the same issue. *tr
ODI 10627520
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the instrumental panel failed and the gauges were not reading accurately. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised the contact that the instrumental cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that he was not included in any recalls. The failure…
ODI 10403836
Electrical System
Odi #10403836, 2005 gmc 1500 sierra, vin#, complete failure of dash instruments, started with the oil gauge, then the rpm indicator, now the speedometer, runs up to 120 mph several times a week only going at unknown, unsafe speed which i can only assume to be the legal limit of 70 mph, this is a safety issue as well as a monetary loss for accidents and or speeding tickets. In addition the instrument light for the…
ODI 10403876
Electrical System
Speedometer doesn't work correctly, reading 60 mph when we were traveling approx 40. Also bulbs burned out in it making it unreadable at night. Bulbs are non-replaceable in this instrument cluster, so you need to replace entire cluster to fix bulb issue. Poor design, expensive, and annoying problem at only 99,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10383456
Electrical · Electrical System
Speedometer fluxuate sporadically, wrong speed showing. Took to dealer, diagnosis as component failure. Gmc acknowledge problem, but refuse to recall. Dealer will replace odometer if less than 80,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10376765
Electrical System
Speedometer failure. Very dangerous - while trying to resume speed on an interstate i nearly crashed into the interstate barrier/wall on a curve the other night because the speedometer read 70. I then slowed to "stay with the flow" and speedometer read 35 (assuming traffic was driving the speed limit of 70). Now it start of ok and then before you know it will start to drop and after a stop will stay at 0 while…
ODI 10359187
Electrical System
Speedometer failed at 68,000 miles. It sticks all the way past 120 mph. Can't see how fast i'm going, dealer refuses to fix it. Tried three dealers. *tr
ODI 10373316
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. While driving at 65 mph, the contact noticed that the abs light illuminated on the instrument panel. An hour later, the contact noticed that the vehicle displayed difficulty stopping. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the driver side tire was tilted and smoke and flames had began rising from behind the wheel. The contact called the fire department but…
Fire reported
ODI 10335475
Electrical System
Speedometer works occasionally, unknown speed traveling. *tr
ODI 10311458
Electrical System
The speedometer and fuel gauge on my 2005 gmc sierra 1500 crew cab are erratic and occasionally non operative. Speedo reads 120 mph at times when the vehicle is stopped. Sometimes does not read at all, stays at zero when doing freeway speeds. Fuel gauge reads empty when 1/4 tank, then after a restart will show proper(?) level. *tr
ODI 10299077
Electrical System
We own a 2005 gmc sierra and the speedometer has gone out. Was informed it is an internal gauge cluster that has gone out and it will take $400-$600 to fix it. I have researched online and this has been a problem with trucks since at least 2007. There should be a recall on this and the customers should not have to pay for this to be fixed. Gmc refuses to do a recall and says that there is nothing they can do. *tr
ODI 10307690
Electrical System
05 gmc sierra speedometer erratic at first,15,000 ml.,now at 62,000 ml. Doesn't work. I was going 50 at a stop sign. I have my own business and pull trailers w/ equipment and the right speed is critical for the towing weights. The law enforcement agencies will never take a faulty speedometer as a reason for going over the speed limit. Interstate driving is at a minimum because going with the flow will mean over…
ODI 10298209