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2GTEK13T651••••••2005 Gmc SIERRA 1500
This build draws 3.7× more complaints than the average 2005 Gmc SIERRA 1500 build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
146on the model
89builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 2Electrical System 2Air Bags 1Fuel System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainJan 2015
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…
Service BrakesJul 2014
I went out to move the truck and noticed there was fluid on the driveway. I examined the rear driver side and there was a brake line that had rusted through. I contacted the local dealership and they stated they were unaware of this being an issue with those trucks. I had…
Air BagsFeb 2011
Service airbag light has come on 3x in the life of this vehicle (at 99,500 miles currently). First was for right front airbag sensor. - replaced at a cost of 300+ dollars around 65k miles. Second was seat sensor - recalibrated it, no charge. Now at 99,500 miles my left front…
Electrical SystemFeb 2011
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,…
Fuel SystemSep 2010
Fuel tank vent system plugs up with dust. - causes fuel to spill when using automatic fillers, also service engine soon light. - had to replace canister (full of dust) and purge solenoid at 95,000 miles
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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 2GTEK13T651228706 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.