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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GTHK23245F878413 · Checked Sep 15, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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1GTHK23245F•••••• 2005 Gmc SIERRA 2500 HD

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2005 Gmc SIERRA 2500 HD build (3 vs 2).

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69on the model
42builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Power Train 1 Steering 1 Exterior Lighting 1

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Electrical System fire Feb 2020
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…
Steering May 2007
There were no events leading up to the failure it just quick working correctly. The speedometer that is also problems with the front wheel bearing, as well as the daytime light on the front is always burning out
Engine And Engine Cooling Jul 2006
The contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 2500 hd. The contact stated that when he drives his vehicle uphill with a trailer in tow, the vehicle slams into third gear, jerks, and overheats. The failure occurs at various speeds. The failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 5/13/08 *cn the…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GTHK23245F878413 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.