2005 GMC Sierra 2500 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 42 complaints for the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500, 26% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 26% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 42 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 15 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 42 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 69% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
2005 GMC 2500hd that the brake lines failed. After checking they are rusted everywhere. I looked on the internet and I see that this is a ongoing issue with this model year.
Brake pedal went to the floor. Inspection discovered that all the vehicle brake lines were rusted, some to the point of leaking brake fluid.
Other problems reported for the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500
- Electrical system 42 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints