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
Speedometer has suddenly stopped working on my 2005 gmc sierra 1500. I have learned there is a recall for model years 2003-2004. Seems like the problem may extend to further years. *tr
ODI 10300103
Electrical System
My speedometer failed in dec of 2009 on my gmc sierra pickup. In the cold it always registers 0 mph and will start to work after an hour on the road. *tr
ODI 10303447
Electrical System
The speedometer of my gmc sierra 1500 is erratic when it is wet outside. When the vehicle is parked and the ignition key is in my pocket the speedometer reads anywhere from 40 to 50 mph. While driving the speedometer indicates up to 120 mph. How many people have to complain about this safety concern before something is done. A search of your database indicates many complaints. Help. *tr
ODI 10287366
Electrical System
Speedometer sticks and doesn't return to 0 and continues to rise every time the vehicle accelerates until the speedometer is pegged out and then it sticks there. *tr
ODI 10288806
Electrical System · Visibility
The connector that plugs into the blower motor under the glove box became too hot and melted the plastic resulting in the a/c and heat not to work (this includes the windshield defroster). I've been looking up problems and solutions and found that this is a recurring problem with gmc and chevy trucks yet there has not been any recall, in fact the dealerships have an extremely overpriced kit to fix their faulty…
ODI 10285586
Electrical System
Wiring harness between fan switch and fan motor get very hot at the connection and melts the connection. *tr
ODI 10319564
Electrical System
Gmc sierra 2005 speedemoter bad, cannot tell what speed i'am going. 37.000 miles on truck... *tr
ODI 10277391
Electrical System
I'm currently at 84,000 miles on my 2005 gmc sierra, and when stopped with the truck in park my speedometer is showing 90mph then proceeds up from there while driving. I think there's something that needs to be done. I have several friends with the same year model vehicles manufactured by gm. All have the same problems. Talked to a dealer about getting it fixed they told me it was going to cost 300 for the part, and…
ODI 10255936
Electrical System
Speedometer stopped working at 20000 miles. It was working fine then started to work only occasionally and has now completely stopped working. We have not had it repaired as of yet. It is very unsafe to drive not knowing what speed you are traveling at, plus can result in traffic violations causing your insurance to increase. *tr
ODI 10263825
Electrical System
I was driving my 2005 gmc sierra 1500 truck and the cab filled with smoke the a small fire developed on the wire bundle that connects to the fan blower under the dash passenger side. I had to pull over and pry the burnt connector off of the resistor / blower hook up. The fuse did not work and the connector continued to burn until i shut off the truck and remove the connector. I plan to take the truck into skillman…
Fire reported
ODI 10234967
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I own a 2005 gmc sierra and the speedometer has failed. I own a gps so i use this to help determine the speed i am traveling. I brought my vehicle into the dealer on several occasions and contacted gm and they stated they could not help me that i would have to pay $380.00 to get it repaired. Two days after bringing into my local dealer i received a letter in the mail stating there was a class action lawsuit against…
ODI 10248240
Electrical System
Truck is now 6 years old, just over 70,000 miles. 3 to 4 years ago (maybe more) the #5 speed on the air system blower stopped working. Perhaps last summer or fall, i checked the fuses: all good. I finally found the wiring harness plug to the fan and found the #5 line had melted insulation and the surface of the contact prongs blackened. I sanded them and reinstalled the plug. All speeds worked, for a while, but soon…
ODI 10396592
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact noticed that the speedometer was not providing a reading. The dealer was made aware of the failure and the technician stated that the instrument cluster would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,200.
ODI 10460238
Electrical System
2005 gmc sierra - if the vehicle sits for 3-4 days without being driven, the battery goes dead. Nothing has been left on. *jb
ODI 10177745
Electrical System · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Electrical system, all my truck lights dim very low when i roll the windows up or down when driving, when i hit the brakes all lights dim and vot. Drops we have taken it in to the shop a lot for this and still no fix. Service engine light stays on and my temperature gauge doesn't work i took it in and they said this problem is only in alaska and there is no fix. Front diff has been a problem since the day we picked…
ODI 10176767