Gmc Sierra 3500 2005
Model Sierra 3500 made in 2005 by Gmc got 27 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, parking brake and service brakes. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 2005
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| SB-07-06-04-019A | 11/01/2008 | 10028831 | General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. saturns). *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-09-06-03-004A | 09/01/2009 | SB-09-06-03-004B | 10032332 | Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). | 03/05/2010 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SB-09-06-03-004A | 09/01/2009 | SB-09-06-03-004B | 10032332 | Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). | 03/05/2010 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-07-06-04-019A | 11/01/2008 | 10028831 | General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. saturns). *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| 3189 | 05/05/2008 | PIT3189J | 10010863 | Unable to disable auto door locks. this includes 05 chevrolet gmc cadillac full size trucks and utilities. *eh also includes avalance, silverado suburban tahoe; gmc sierra, yukon, denali, yukon xl, denali xl. updated 8/26/08. *pe | 12/15/2004 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 08-07-30-001 | 01/01/2008 | 10025667 | 4l80e, mt1 and 4l85e, mn8 simplified valve body reconditioning instructions, dtc p0741, p0742, p0752, p0752, p0756, p0757, p0894, harsh or delayed shifts, slips, no drive, no reverse. *pe updated 6/11/10. *pe | 08/28/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| SB-07-06-04-019A | 11/01/2008 | 10028831 | General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. saturns). *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 06/01/2010 | 38000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 3500. the contact stated the heater and defrost failed numerous times, the heater wiring harness was replaced five times, but the failure wasn | |||
| 08/19/2008 | 69587 | 1 | |
| Speedometer was off a lot!! 74 mph while sitting still, 130+ mph while driving at normal road speeds. i did not know how fast i was traveling. school zones etc. never know if i was speeding or not. this happened several times while on vacation in california. sometimes it was normal, but it got worse. it first happened at about 65,000 miles. i contacted my dealer and was told it may be under warranty, as many have had this same problem. they said my 2005 gmc did not fall under a warranty. i had to pay $356.70 plus tax to have the instrument cluster replaced. i asked for the old parts, but was told gm needed it back so they could rebuild it for the next failure!! it seems gm is covering certain serial number vehicles built prior to mine. 2003 and 2004 model years, but mine is a 2005 and its not covered! why? i have never heard of such a problem, and i have owned 11 gm made vehicles and never had a speedometer go bad. hopefully you can get them to cover this. *tr | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | |||
| 02/08/2009 | 55000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 3500. whenever the parking brake was engaged with the gear shifter placed in the neutral position; the parking brake system failed to function. the vehicle is in the process of being repaired for the malfunction. the contact had concern of the potential safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 55,000. the current mileage was 81,000. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 10/02/2012 | 13000 | 1 | |
| Brake lines rotted on way to garage . *tr | |||
| 10/02/2012 | 13000 | ||
| Brake lines rotted on way to garage . | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 40000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 3500hd (na). the contact stated while at a complete stop with the brake pedal engaged, the vehicle began to lunge forward; followed by the illumination of the abs warning light and a chime sounding inside the vehicle intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated both front brake hubs and sensors would need to be replaced; however the parts were not included in the extended service warranty. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 06/10/2010 | 88000 | ||
| Steering hydrulic assist connections at booster constantly leak from day one. they have been replaced and still leak. which in turn cause a decrease in brake pressure. | |||
| 07/17/2005 | 500 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 3500. while braking from speeds of 10 mph, the pedal fell into the floorboard and the brakes would not engage. the contact stated the failure had occurred intermittently since the date of purchase. the vehicle had been to the dealer several times but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the dealer advised that the vehicle would need to be further inspected. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 500 and the current mileage was 39,198. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 06/10/2010 | 88000 | ||
| Steering hydrulic assist connections at booster constantly leak from day one. they have been replaced and still leak. which in turn cause a decrease in brake pressure. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 07/28/2007 | 39400 | 6 | 02/10/2005 |
| Exited the interstate and while rounding a corner when i started braking at low rpm the steering locked up and the brake pedal was jumping under my foot. finally got vehicle stopped but the problem continued as i made my way home. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 10/08/2008 | 69587 | 1 | |
| Took my truck in for state safety inspection. i was told that my right front hub & bearing assembly had excessive play. i now have 69,587 miles, at 32,000 miles the same problem arose with the left front hub & bearing assembly which was covered by warranty under gm's 36,000 mile 3 years warranty. this defective hub & bearing assembly just cost me $553.81. this part cannot be lubricated or adjusted. i had some sway when towing my travel trailer and thought it was the roadway, but now i know it was a defective part. what would have happened next? the wheel assembly falling off? or causing an accident. i have been driving for over 45 years and never heard of such a problem. two front hubs wearing out in such a short time. if this was something that needed lubrication or adjustments i could understand. but nothing an owner can do. i feel this is a safety item that could have caused an accident. by the way i still have the original brakes at 69,000 miles but had two hub bearing assembles go bad!! *tr | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 03/22/2007 | 6000 | 2 | 02/23/2006 |
| Tl* - the contact called regarding the 2005 gmc sierra. the passenger's front tire was replaced by the dealer at 6000 miles because there was no tread left on the tire. the driver's side front tire had worn unevenly, and the passenger's front tire was starting to wear out as well. the failure mileage is 9,691. the dealer stated the reason for the premature wear was because the vehicle was out of alignment. the contact took the vehicle to an independent dealer, and was told that the vehicle was aligned according to gmc specs. gmc offered to give the contact $500 towards the purchase of new tires, but the contact refused the offer. the current mileage was 9,691.*ak | |||