GMCSierra 15002005
  1. GMC Sierra 1500
  2. Problems
  3. 2005
  4. Engine

2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Problems

6
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 6 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • cylinder heads · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi3
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 26, 2016

    Engine

    Exhaust manifold bolts on each side of engin snapped off for no appearant reason / normal use, big concern of exaust fumes entering the cab

    ODI 10923891

  • August 9, 2016 · 157,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    Castech cylinder heads on 2001 through 2006 5.3l vortec engines are porous and allow antifreeze to seap into the oil. This is a safety concern as it can destroy the engine (oil doesn't lubricate correctly, sludge buildup) and leave someone, at the least, stranded, at the worst, it can cause a huge engine fire. Gm has been aware of this since 2007. They issued a bulletin describing the problem and what needs to be…

    ODI 10894924

  • November 4, 2015 · 107,500 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    Concerning gm 706 castech cylinder heads/gm tsb 06-06-01-019b i have a 2005 gmc sierra which has slowly been leaking coolant for about 6 months. I have had it looked at and the dealer informed me that i have a 706 castech cylinder head that is notorious for cracking and leaking. The dealer told me there was coolant inside my oil and recommended replacing the engine. As i have begun researching this issue i realize…

    ODI 10864326

  • October 26, 2015 · 130,000 miles

    Engine

    Engine oil leak on or around rear main seal. As oil drips while driving the oil lands on the exhaust pipe and begins to burn. This leak landing on the exhaust while hot can catch on fire.

    ODI 10786590

  • December 30, 2012 · 117,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes

    Complaint on gm exhaust manifold bolt defect, inferior brake/ fuel lines. Mine is a 2005 gmc. Defective exhaust bolts affect 12 million gm trucks from 1999 to 2007. Gm exhaust bolts are to small brittle for securing exhaust manifolds. Bolts snap off causing exhaust leaks. Trucks not passing emissions and dangerous exhaust fumes entering the drivers compartment of the vehicles while driving. I and my family get a…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11053960

  • August 6, 2012

    Engine

    I found 2 broken exhaust manifold bolts on my 2005 sierra (70, 717 miles), 1 on each side, 1 was actually missing & the other was just hanging there, i then went to check my wife's vehicle, a 2003 chevy tahoe ( 90,420 miles) & that also has 2 missing , 1 from either side, you cant imagine how sick i am at this point, both our vehicles are in need of major repairs, please tell me that general motors will need to…

    ODI 10469452