2005 GMC SIERRA Problems, Recalls & Safety Ratings

Dec 6, 2015 Service Brakes 66,376 mi

ON 11-30-2015 I LOST THE BRAKE SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. UPON INSPECTION I FOUND A RUPTURED BRAKE LINE FROM THE PRIMARY SIDE OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE BRAKE LINE HAD FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. INSPECTING OTHER BRAKE LINES, I FOUND OTHERS THAT HAD CORROSION WHERE PLASTIC CLIPS WERE US...

Dec 6, 2015 Service Brakes 66,376 mi

ON 11-30-2015 I LOST THE BRAKE SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. UPON INSPECTION I FOUND A RUPTURED BRAKE LINE FROM THE PRIMARY SIDE OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE BRAKE LINE HAD FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. INSPECTING OTHER BRAKE LINES, I FOUND OTHERS THAT HAD CORROSION WHERE PLASTIC CLIPS WERE US...

Oct 15, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 78,480 mi

ISSUES WITH EMISSIONS SWITCH. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. ALSO 3 AND 4TH GEAR ARE COMPLETELY GONE OUT. I DO NOT TOW OR HAVE HAD ANYTHING EVEN REMOTELY HEAVY IN THIS TRUCK. IT'S A 2005 GMC SIERRA WITH ONLY 78,480 MILES ON IT. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING ISSUES WITH THIS 4 SPEED TRANSMISSION....

Oct 15, 2015 Power Train 78,480 mi

ISSUES WITH EMISSIONS SWITCH. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. ALSO 3 AND 4TH GEAR ARE COMPLETELY GONE OUT. I DO NOT TOW OR HAVE HAD ANYTHING EVEN REMOTELY HEAVY IN THIS TRUCK. IT'S A 2005 GMC SIERRA WITH ONLY 78,480 MILES ON IT. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING ISSUES WITH THIS 4 SPEED TRANSMISSION....

Oct 15, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 78,480 mi

ISSUES WITH EMISSIONS SWITCH. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. ALSO 3 AND 4TH GEAR ARE COMPLETELY GONE OUT. I DO NOT TOW OR HAVE HAD ANYTHING EVEN REMOTELY HEAVY IN THIS TRUCK. IT'S A 2005 GMC SIERRA WITH ONLY 78,480 MILES ON IT. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING ISSUES WITH THIS 4 SPEED TRANSMISSION....

Oct 15, 2015 Power Train 78,480 mi

ISSUES WITH EMISSIONS SWITCH. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. ALSO 3 AND 4TH GEAR ARE COMPLETELY GONE OUT. I DO NOT TOW OR HAVE HAD ANYTHING EVEN REMOTELY HEAVY IN THIS TRUCK. IT'S A 2005 GMC SIERRA WITH ONLY 78,480 MILES ON IT. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING ISSUES WITH THIS 4 SPEED TRANSMISSION....

Sep 23, 2015 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. BRAKE PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. NOT ABLE TO PUMP UP ANY PRESSURE. INVESTIGATION SHOWED BRAKE FLUID COMING FROM PERFORATED BRAKE LINE AT LEFT FRONT WHEEL. NO BRAKING ACTION AVAILABLE! APPEARS TO BE SOME TYPE OF CORROSIVE REACTION BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND THE CLAMPS US...

Sep 23, 2015 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. BRAKE PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. NOT ABLE TO PUMP UP ANY PRESSURE. INVESTIGATION SHOWED BRAKE FLUID COMING FROM PERFORATED BRAKE LINE AT LEFT FRONT WHEEL. NO BRAKING ACTION AVAILABLE! APPEARS TO BE SOME TYPE OF CORROSIVE REACTION BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND THE CLAMPS US...

Sep 14, 2015 Service Brakes 101,000 mi

BRAKE FAILURE DO TO RUSTED OUT LINES.A ONGOING PROBLEM THAT GM WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE POOR QUALITY OF THESE LINES PUTTING PEOPLE'S LIVES AT RISK.

Sep 14, 2015 Service Brakes 101,000 mi

BRAKE FAILURE DO TO RUSTED OUT LINES.A ONGOING PROBLEM THAT GM WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE POOR QUALITY OF THESE LINES PUTTING PEOPLE'S LIVES AT RISK.

Aug 12, 2015 Engine 270,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY INCREASED IN SPEED TO APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DISPLAY PANEL READ "REDUCED POWER MODE" AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILUR...

Aug 12, 2015 Engine 270,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY INCREASED IN SPEED TO APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DISPLAY PANEL READ "REDUCED POWER MODE" AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILUR...

Jul 9, 2015 Service Brakes 115,000 mi

WITHOUT ANY WARNING, MY BRAKE LINES FAILED AND I COULD NOT STOP MY TRUCK. I LIVE IN THE NORTHEAST AND IT WOULD SEEM REASONABLE FOR BRAKE LINES TO RUST OUT. HOWEVER, MY TRUCK IS ONLY 10 YEARS OLD AND I HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS KEEPING IT WASHED, INCLUDING THE UNDERCARRIAGE. I HAVE NEVER HAD A ...

Jul 9, 2015 Service Brakes 115,000 mi

WITHOUT ANY WARNING, MY BRAKE LINES FAILED AND I COULD NOT STOP MY TRUCK. I LIVE IN THE NORTHEAST AND IT WOULD SEEM REASONABLE FOR BRAKE LINES TO RUST OUT. HOWEVER, MY TRUCK IS ONLY 10 YEARS OLD AND I HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS KEEPING IT WASHED, INCLUDING THE UNDERCARRIAGE. I HAVE NEVER HAD A ...

May 21, 2015 Service Brakes 30,000 mi

A VEHICLE APPROACHING FROM MY LEFT SIDE WAS SPEEDING AND RAN THE STOP LIGHT IN FRONT OF ME AT APPROXIMATELY 40MPH. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES TO AVOID THE COLLISION AND MY BRAKES WET TO THE FLOOR. I MISSED HITTING THE CAR BY ABOUT 1 FOOT. AT AN INSPECTION AT A DEALERSHIP IT APPEARS THE BRAKE LINES HAD...

May 21, 2015 Service Brakes 30,000 mi

A VEHICLE APPROACHING FROM MY LEFT SIDE WAS SPEEDING AND RAN THE STOP LIGHT IN FRONT OF ME AT APPROXIMATELY 40MPH. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES TO AVOID THE COLLISION AND MY BRAKES WET TO THE FLOOR. I MISSED HITTING THE CAR BY ABOUT 1 FOOT. AT AN INSPECTION AT A DEALERSHIP IT APPEARS THE BRAKE LINES HAD...

Mar 30, 2015 Electrical System 76,000 mi

2005 GMC SIERRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. *SMD

Mar 30, 2015 Electrical System 76,000 mi

2005 GMC SIERRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. *SMD

Mar 26, 2015 Service Brakes

ANOTHER GM RUSTY BRAKE LINE FAILURE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP ON A 2005 GMC SIERRA 1500. I DON'T EXPECT THINGS TO LAST FOREVER, BUT BRAKE LINES ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE SAFETY OF A VEHICLE AND THEY SHOULD NOT BE RUSTING TO FAILURE AT THIS POINT. I DON'T CARE WHAT THE CLIMATE IS. AT THIS POINT MY TRUCK IS...

Mar 26, 2015 Service Brakes

ANOTHER GM RUSTY BRAKE LINE FAILURE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP ON A 2005 GMC SIERRA 1500. I DON'T EXPECT THINGS TO LAST FOREVER, BUT BRAKE LINES ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE SAFETY OF A VEHICLE AND THEY SHOULD NOT BE RUSTING TO FAILURE AT THIS POINT. I DON'T CARE WHAT THE CLIMATE IS. AT THIS POINT MY TRUCK IS...

Mar 3, 2015 Electrical System 32,898 mi

SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT RETURN TO ZERO WHEN YOU STOP IF IT GOES DOWN TO 40 AND YOU DRIVE OFF DOING 40 IT READS 80. *TR

Mar 3, 2015 Electrical System 32,898 mi

SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT RETURN TO ZERO WHEN YOU STOP IF IT GOES DOWN TO 40 AND YOU DRIVE OFF DOING 40 IT READS 80. *TR

Feb 23, 2015 Service Brakes 99,634 mi

WENT TO STOP AT STOP SIGN, BRAKES FELT SPONGY. STOPPED UP THE ROAD ABOUT 2 MILES AT MY MOMS HOUSE TO GET MY KIDS, LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK AND SAW BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING DOWN ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRAME BEHIND THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL.I HAVE TO REPLACE ALL OF MY BRAKE LINES NOW DUE TO RUST. *TR

Feb 23, 2015 Service Brakes 99,634 mi

WENT TO STOP AT STOP SIGN, BRAKES FELT SPONGY. STOPPED UP THE ROAD ABOUT 2 MILES AT MY MOMS HOUSE TO GET MY KIDS, LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK AND SAW BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING DOWN ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRAME BEHIND THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL.I HAVE TO REPLACE ALL OF MY BRAKE LINES NOW DUE TO RUST. *TR

Feb 3, 2015 Air Bags 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.

Feb 3, 2015 Air Bags 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.

Jan 27, 2015 Service Brakes 211,925 mi

WHEN TRYING TO EXIT HIGHWAY OFFRAMP BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED DUE TO BRAKE LINES RUSTING THROUGH. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A STOP WITH PARKING BRAKE. *TR

Jan 27, 2015 Service Brakes 211,925 mi

WHEN TRYING TO EXIT HIGHWAY OFFRAMP BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED DUE TO BRAKE LINES RUSTING THROUGH. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A STOP WITH PARKING BRAKE. *TR

Dec 29, 2014 Service Brakes 148,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING AT 35 MPH AND APPROACHED A STOP LIGHT. THE BRAKES FAILED AND I WENT THROUGH THE RED LIGHT. I NEARLY WAS HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE BRAKE LINE HAS A SEVER LEAK AT A RUSTED AREA IN THE LINE. *TR

Dec 29, 2014 Service Brakes 148,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING AT 35 MPH AND APPROACHED A STOP LIGHT. THE BRAKES FAILED AND I WENT THROUGH THE RED LIGHT. I NEARLY WAS HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE BRAKE LINE HAS A SEVER LEAK AT A RUSTED AREA IN THE LINE. *TR

Dec 28, 2014 Service Brakes 115,800 mi

AROUND THE MIDDLE OF DECEMBER 2014 THE "SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM" MESSAGE APPEARED ON MY 2005 GMC 1500 SIERRA SLE. I CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR AND IT WAS NEARLY EMPTY. I COULD NOT FIND WHERE THE FLUID HAD LEAKED FROM SO I SERVICED THE RESERVOIR WITH 12 OUNCES BRAKE FLUID TO THE FULL MARK. FRO...

Dec 28, 2014 Service Brakes 115,800 mi

AROUND THE MIDDLE OF DECEMBER 2014 THE "SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM" MESSAGE APPEARED ON MY 2005 GMC 1500 SIERRA SLE. I CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR AND IT WAS NEARLY EMPTY. I COULD NOT FIND WHERE THE FLUID HAD LEAKED FROM SO I SERVICED THE RESERVOIR WITH 12 OUNCES BRAKE FLUID TO THE FULL MARK. FRO...

Dec 6, 2014 Engine 114,000 mi

ENGINE HAS LOSE OF ENGINE COOLANT OVER TIME WITH NO EVIDENCE OF LEAKS FOUND. WE BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO A GM DEALER WHICH TOLD US THIS WAS A KNOWN DEFECT ISSUE. THEY PROVIDED US WITH BULLETIN # 06-06-01-019B DOCUMENT ID 1986750 WHICH CLEARLY STATE THIS WAS DEFECT IN THE CASTING OF THE CASTECH HEADS. TH...

Dec 6, 2014 Engine 114,000 mi

ENGINE HAS LOSE OF ENGINE COOLANT OVER TIME WITH NO EVIDENCE OF LEAKS FOUND. WE BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO A GM DEALER WHICH TOLD US THIS WAS A KNOWN DEFECT ISSUE. THEY PROVIDED US WITH BULLETIN # 06-06-01-019B DOCUMENT ID 1986750 WHICH CLEARLY STATE THIS WAS DEFECT IN THE CASTING OF THE CASTECH HEADS. TH...

Nov 9, 2014 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW AND HAS BEEN REGULARLY MAINTAINED. THE BRAKE LINES AND FRAME ARE HEAVILY CORRODED. WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT ON 10/26/14 BRAKES WERE APPLIED ABRUPTLY WHICH CAUSED A RUPTURE OF THE CORRODED BRAKE LINES. ALL BRAKE LINES WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO SA...

Nov 9, 2014 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW AND HAS BEEN REGULARLY MAINTAINED. THE BRAKE LINES AND FRAME ARE HEAVILY CORRODED. WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT ON 10/26/14 BRAKES WERE APPLIED ABRUPTLY WHICH CAUSED A RUPTURE OF THE CORRODED BRAKE LINES. ALL BRAKE LINES WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO SA...

Oct 10, 2014 Electrical System 77,000 mi

MY SPEEDOMETER RECENTLY MALFUNCTIONED AT AROUND 77,000 MILES AND I BROUGHT IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALERSHIP'S SERVICE MANAGER, JEFF BEVINGTON, AT RALLY GMC AUTO GROUP IN PALMDALE, CA (WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW IN 2005). I WAS GIVEN SERVICE BULLETIN #07187C - SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT ...

Oct 10, 2014 Electrical System 77,000 mi

MY SPEEDOMETER RECENTLY MALFUNCTIONED AT AROUND 77,000 MILES AND I BROUGHT IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALERSHIP'S SERVICE MANAGER, JEFF BEVINGTON, AT RALLY GMC AUTO GROUP IN PALMDALE, CA (WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW IN 2005). I WAS GIVEN SERVICE BULLETIN #07187C - SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT ...

Aug 24, 2014 Air Bags 57,000 mi

POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING ON SLOW RIGHT HAND TURNS. I SOMETIMES NEED TO BACK UP IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE TURN. I ALSO END UP CROSSING INTO ONCOMING LANES IF NO TRAFFIC IS COMEING TOWARDS ME. IF THERE IS TRAFFIC I NEED TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN UNTIL THE TRAFFIC CLEARS. THE "CHECK AIRBAG"...

Aug 24, 2014 Steering 57,000 mi

POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING ON SLOW RIGHT HAND TURNS. I SOMETIMES NEED TO BACK UP IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE TURN. I ALSO END UP CROSSING INTO ONCOMING LANES IF NO TRAFFIC IS COMEING TOWARDS ME. IF THERE IS TRAFFIC I NEED TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN UNTIL THE TRAFFIC CLEARS. THE "CHECK AIRBAG"...

Aug 24, 2014 Air Bags 57,000 mi

POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING ON SLOW RIGHT HAND TURNS. I SOMETIMES NEED TO BACK UP IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE TURN. I ALSO END UP CROSSING INTO ONCOMING LANES IF NO TRAFFIC IS COMEING TOWARDS ME. IF THERE IS TRAFFIC I NEED TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN UNTIL THE TRAFFIC CLEARS. THE "CHECK AIRBAG"...

Aug 24, 2014 Steering 57,000 mi

POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING ON SLOW RIGHT HAND TURNS. I SOMETIMES NEED TO BACK UP IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE TURN. I ALSO END UP CROSSING INTO ONCOMING LANES IF NO TRAFFIC IS COMEING TOWARDS ME. IF THERE IS TRAFFIC I NEED TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN UNTIL THE TRAFFIC CLEARS. THE "CHECK AIRBAG"...

Aug 18, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 195,000 mi

AT ANY RATE OF SPEED TRUCK WILL GO INTO REDUCED ENGINE POWER MUST PULL OVER OUT OF TRAFFIC AND KILL ENGINE WAIT A COUPLE OF MINUTES AND THEN RESTART SOMETIMES YOU CAN GO 1 MILE TILL HAPPENS AGAIN SOMETIMES 50 MILES VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. *TR

Aug 18, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 195,000 mi

AT ANY RATE OF SPEED TRUCK WILL GO INTO REDUCED ENGINE POWER MUST PULL OVER OUT OF TRAFFIC AND KILL ENGINE WAIT A COUPLE OF MINUTES AND THEN RESTART SOMETIMES YOU CAN GO 1 MILE TILL HAPPENS AGAIN SOMETIMES 50 MILES VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. *TR

Aug 8, 2014 Electrical System 50,000 mi

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL ON MY 2005 GMC SIERRA PICK UP CONSTANTLY READS THE WRONG SPEED. AT TIMES IT REGISTERS 0 MPH WHEN IM ACTUALLY DRIVING OR IT READS 120MPH WHEN STOPPED. ALSO THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE IS PEGGED OUT. THERE SAMES TO BE ALOT OF COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME THING ON THE YEAR AND MODE...

Aug 8, 2014 Electrical System 50,000 mi

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL ON MY 2005 GMC SIERRA PICK UP CONSTANTLY READS THE WRONG SPEED. AT TIMES IT REGISTERS 0 MPH WHEN IM ACTUALLY DRIVING OR IT READS 120MPH WHEN STOPPED. ALSO THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE IS PEGGED OUT. THERE SAMES TO BE ALOT OF COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME THING ON THE YEAR AND MODE...

Jul 31, 2014 Service Brakes 65,000 mi

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 RESEARCHED AND FOUND THA...

Jul 31, 2014 Service Brakes 65,000 mi

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 RESEARCHED AND FOUND THA...

Jul 23, 2014 Electrical System 78,000 mi

MY SPEEDOMETER QUIT WORKING AROUND 78,000 MILES. SLOWLY BUT SURELY ALL MY OTHER GAUGES HAVE QUIT WORKING OVER TIME. THE RPM GAUGE, SPEEDOMETER, OIL TEMP, AND GAS GAUGE. ONLY ONE WORKS NOW. THE REST EITHER DON'T WORK OR FLUCTUATE BACK AND FORTH. I WOULD HAVE REPORTED THIS EARLIER IF I KNEW ABOUT THIS...

Jul 23, 2014 Electrical System 78,000 mi

MY SPEEDOMETER QUIT WORKING AROUND 78,000 MILES. SLOWLY BUT SURELY ALL MY OTHER GAUGES HAVE QUIT WORKING OVER TIME. THE RPM GAUGE, SPEEDOMETER, OIL TEMP, AND GAS GAUGE. ONLY ONE WORKS NOW. THE REST EITHER DON'T WORK OR FLUCTUATE BACK AND FORTH. I WOULD HAVE REPORTED THIS EARLIER IF I KNEW ABOUT THIS...

Jul 11, 2014 Service Brakes 78,946 mi

HELPED FRIEND WITH PLUMBING PROBLEM, AS I BACKED OUT HIS DRIVE WAY BRAKES SEEMED A LITTLE SOFT. AT FIRST STOP SIGN BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN ABOUT 1/4 MORE ON TRAVEL THAN NORMAL. AT NEXT STOP SIGN A CAR WAS ALREADY STOPPED, I APPLIED MY BRAKES, PEDAL TO FLOOR, NO BRAKES AT ALL. DROPPED TRANSMISSION INTO...

Jul 11, 2014 Service Brakes 78,946 mi

HELPED FRIEND WITH PLUMBING PROBLEM, AS I BACKED OUT HIS DRIVE WAY BRAKES SEEMED A LITTLE SOFT. AT FIRST STOP SIGN BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN ABOUT 1/4 MORE ON TRAVEL THAN NORMAL. AT NEXT STOP SIGN A CAR WAS ALREADY STOPPED, I APPLIED MY BRAKES, PEDAL TO FLOOR, NO BRAKES AT ALL. DROPPED TRANSMISSION INTO...

Jul 7, 2014 Air Bags 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEH...

Jul 7, 2014 Air Bags 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEH...

Jun 14, 2014 Service Brakes 32,000 mi

I DROVE INTO LUMBER YARD HIT THE BRAKES AND THEY WERE GONE. AS MY SPEED WAS LOW DUE TO PARKING LOT, I WAS ABLE TO STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. BRAKE LINES WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED AND ALL THE BRAKE FLUID DRAINED INTO PARKING LOT. I HAD THE BRAKE LINES REPAIRED AT CONSIDERABLE COST AS THEY WERE ALL RUSTED...

Jun 14, 2014 Service Brakes 32,000 mi

I DROVE INTO LUMBER YARD HIT THE BRAKES AND THEY WERE GONE. AS MY SPEED WAS LOW DUE TO PARKING LOT, I WAS ABLE TO STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. BRAKE LINES WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED AND ALL THE BRAKE FLUID DRAINED INTO PARKING LOT. I HAD THE BRAKE LINES REPAIRED AT CONSIDERABLE COST AS THEY WERE ALL RUSTED...

May 28, 2014 Power Train 53,000 mi

WITHIN 4 MONTHS OF PURCHASE, WAS DRIVING AT APPROX. 25 MPH WHEN TRANSFER CASE SHIFTED INTO 4 HIGH ON IT'S OWN. SHUT OFF VEHICLE, RESTART AND ABLE TO PUT BACK INTO 2 WHEEL DRIVE. HAPPENED ON AND OFF FOR A LITTLE MORE THAN A MONTH WHEN IT WENT TO 4 LO WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THROUGH TOWN. UNABLE TO RE...

May 28, 2014 Electrical System 53,000 mi

WITHIN 4 MONTHS OF PURCHASE, WAS DRIVING AT APPROX. 25 MPH WHEN TRANSFER CASE SHIFTED INTO 4 HIGH ON IT'S OWN. SHUT OFF VEHICLE, RESTART AND ABLE TO PUT BACK INTO 2 WHEEL DRIVE. HAPPENED ON AND OFF FOR A LITTLE MORE THAN A MONTH WHEN IT WENT TO 4 LO WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THROUGH TOWN. UNABLE TO RE...

May 28, 2014 Air Bags 53,000 mi

WITHIN 4 MONTHS OF PURCHASE, WAS DRIVING AT APPROX. 25 MPH WHEN TRANSFER CASE SHIFTED INTO 4 HIGH ON IT'S OWN. SHUT OFF VEHICLE, RESTART AND ABLE TO PUT BACK INTO 2 WHEEL DRIVE. HAPPENED ON AND OFF FOR A LITTLE MORE THAN A MONTH WHEN IT WENT TO 4 LO WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THROUGH TOWN. UNABLE TO RE...

May 28, 2014 Power Train 53,000 mi

WITHIN 4 MONTHS OF PURCHASE, WAS DRIVING AT APPROX. 25 MPH WHEN TRANSFER CASE SHIFTED INTO 4 HIGH ON IT'S OWN. SHUT OFF VEHICLE, RESTART AND ABLE TO PUT BACK INTO 2 WHEEL DRIVE. HAPPENED ON AND OFF FOR A LITTLE MORE THAN A MONTH WHEN IT WENT TO 4 LO WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THROUGH TOWN. UNABLE TO RE...

May 28, 2014 Electrical System 53,000 mi

WITHIN 4 MONTHS OF PURCHASE, WAS DRIVING AT APPROX. 25 MPH WHEN TRANSFER CASE SHIFTED INTO 4 HIGH ON IT'S OWN. SHUT OFF VEHICLE, RESTART AND ABLE TO PUT BACK INTO 2 WHEEL DRIVE. HAPPENED ON AND OFF FOR A LITTLE MORE THAN A MONTH WHEN IT WENT TO 4 LO WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THROUGH TOWN. UNABLE TO RE...

May 28, 2014 Air Bags 53,000 mi

WITHIN 4 MONTHS OF PURCHASE, WAS DRIVING AT APPROX. 25 MPH WHEN TRANSFER CASE SHIFTED INTO 4 HIGH ON IT'S OWN. SHUT OFF VEHICLE, RESTART AND ABLE TO PUT BACK INTO 2 WHEEL DRIVE. HAPPENED ON AND OFF FOR A LITTLE MORE THAN A MONTH WHEN IT WENT TO 4 LO WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THROUGH TOWN. UNABLE TO RE...

May 24, 2014 Service Brakes 143,000 mi

I TOOK MY TRUCK INTO FITZGERALD AUTO MALL, WITH WHOM I'VE HAD A GREAT RELATIONSHIP, FOR SOME POWER STEERING ISSUES. I WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM PIPING ITSELF WAS RUSTING AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED TO THE TUNE OF $1600.00. I RESEARCHED THIS AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH GM TRUC...

May 24, 2014 Steering 143,000 mi

I TOOK MY TRUCK INTO FITZGERALD AUTO MALL, WITH WHOM I'VE HAD A GREAT RELATIONSHIP, FOR SOME POWER STEERING ISSUES. I WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM PIPING ITSELF WAS RUSTING AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED TO THE TUNE OF $1600.00. I RESEARCHED THIS AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH GM TRUC...

May 24, 2014 Engine 59,640 mi

CRANK VEHICLE TURN CORNER , MESSAGE ENGINE POWER REDUCED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED, TURN AROUND RETURN 200 FEET TO HOME, CHECK ALL FLUIDS CONNECTIONS TURN OFF IGNITION, UNABLE TO START ENGINE, LET SIT, UNABLE TO START ENGINE, DRIVE WIFE TO WORK OTHER VEHICLE, RECHECK ALL FLUIDS CONNECTIONS, REFIL...

May 24, 2014 Service Brakes 143,000 mi

I TOOK MY TRUCK INTO FITZGERALD AUTO MALL, WITH WHOM I'VE HAD A GREAT RELATIONSHIP, FOR SOME POWER STEERING ISSUES. I WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM PIPING ITSELF WAS RUSTING AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED TO THE TUNE OF $1600.00. I RESEARCHED THIS AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH GM TRUC...

May 24, 2014 Steering 143,000 mi

I TOOK MY TRUCK INTO FITZGERALD AUTO MALL, WITH WHOM I'VE HAD A GREAT RELATIONSHIP, FOR SOME POWER STEERING ISSUES. I WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM PIPING ITSELF WAS RUSTING AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED TO THE TUNE OF $1600.00. I RESEARCHED THIS AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH GM TRUC...

May 24, 2014 Engine 59,640 mi

CRANK VEHICLE TURN CORNER , MESSAGE ENGINE POWER REDUCED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED, TURN AROUND RETURN 200 FEET TO HOME, CHECK ALL FLUIDS CONNECTIONS TURN OFF IGNITION, UNABLE TO START ENGINE, LET SIT, UNABLE TO START ENGINE, DRIVE WIFE TO WORK OTHER VEHICLE, RECHECK ALL FLUIDS CONNECTIONS, REFIL...

May 20, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 18,650 mi

2005 GMC SIERRA Z71. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. THIS VEHICLE HAS 18K MILES, YES 18 THOUSAND ORIGINAL MILES. THIS TRUCK DOES NOT GET BEAT ON AT ALL, NO OFF ROAD ETC, AND IT HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF SINCE NEW. THERE IS A RUST ISSUE WITH THESE TRUCKS. ON 5-19-2014, ON MY WAY TO THE CAR WASH MY ...

May 20, 2014 Structure 18,650 mi

2005 GMC SIERRA Z71. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. THIS VEHICLE HAS 18K MILES, YES 18 THOUSAND ORIGINAL MILES. THIS TRUCK DOES NOT GET BEAT ON AT ALL, NO OFF ROAD ETC, AND IT HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF SINCE NEW. THERE IS A RUST ISSUE WITH THESE TRUCKS. ON 5-19-2014, ON MY WAY TO THE CAR WASH MY ...

May 20, 2014 Service Brakes 18,650 mi

2005 GMC SIERRA Z71. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. THIS VEHICLE HAS 18K MILES, YES 18 THOUSAND ORIGINAL MILES. THIS TRUCK DOES NOT GET BEAT ON AT ALL, NO OFF ROAD ETC, AND IT HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF SINCE NEW. THERE IS A RUST ISSUE WITH THESE TRUCKS. ON 5-19-2014, ON MY WAY TO THE CAR WASH MY ...

May 20, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 18,650 mi

2005 GMC SIERRA Z71. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. THIS VEHICLE HAS 18K MILES, YES 18 THOUSAND ORIGINAL MILES. THIS TRUCK DOES NOT GET BEAT ON AT ALL, NO OFF ROAD ETC, AND IT HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF SINCE NEW. THERE IS A RUST ISSUE WITH THESE TRUCKS. ON 5-19-2014, ON MY WAY TO THE CAR WASH MY ...

May 20, 2014 Structure 18,650 mi

2005 GMC SIERRA Z71. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. THIS VEHICLE HAS 18K MILES, YES 18 THOUSAND ORIGINAL MILES. THIS TRUCK DOES NOT GET BEAT ON AT ALL, NO OFF ROAD ETC, AND IT HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF SINCE NEW. THERE IS A RUST ISSUE WITH THESE TRUCKS. ON 5-19-2014, ON MY WAY TO THE CAR WASH MY ...

May 20, 2014 Service Brakes 18,650 mi

2005 GMC SIERRA Z71. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. THIS VEHICLE HAS 18K MILES, YES 18 THOUSAND ORIGINAL MILES. THIS TRUCK DOES NOT GET BEAT ON AT ALL, NO OFF ROAD ETC, AND IT HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF SINCE NEW. THERE IS A RUST ISSUE WITH THESE TRUCKS. ON 5-19-2014, ON MY WAY TO THE CAR WASH MY ...

Apr 20, 2014 Service Brakes 115,720 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY GETTING READY TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN OFF THE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE INSTEAD OF CONTINUING THE TURN I PULLED ONTO THE CENTER MEDIAN SO I WOULD NOT HIT THE ON COMING TRAFFIC. I RUPTURED A BRAKE LINE AND HAD TO HAVE MY TRUCK TOWED TO A REPAI...

Apr 20, 2014 Service Brakes 115,720 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY GETTING READY TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN OFF THE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE INSTEAD OF CONTINUING THE TURN I PULLED ONTO THE CENTER MEDIAN SO I WOULD NOT HIT THE ON COMING TRAFFIC. I RUPTURED A BRAKE LINE AND HAD TO HAVE MY TRUCK TOWED TO A REPAI...

Apr 1, 2014 Electrical System 68,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS WALKING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY AND THOUGHT THE CAR WAS BEING STOLEN AS IT WAS STARTING. THERE WAS NO ONE IN THE CAR. THE CAR DID START SEVERAL TIMES ON ITS OWN SO I DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY CABLE AND HAD IT SERVICED IMMEDIATELY. HOW LONG IT HAD BEEN DOING T...

Apr 1, 2014 Engine 68,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS WALKING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY AND THOUGHT THE CAR WAS BEING STOLEN AS IT WAS STARTING. THERE WAS NO ONE IN THE CAR. THE CAR DID START SEVERAL TIMES ON ITS OWN SO I DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY CABLE AND HAD IT SERVICED IMMEDIATELY. HOW LONG IT HAD BEEN DOING T...

Apr 1, 2014 Steering Fire 30,000 mi

TRUCK WITH A FULL-SIZE CAMPER WAS PARKED FOR LESS THAN 5 MIN. BEFORE IT BLEW UP AND BURNED UP. NORTH AMERICAN TECHNICAL & FORENSIC SERVICES EXAMINED THE TRUCK AND DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSE WAS A POWERSTEERING FLUID LEAK IN THE LEFT FRONT ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE POWERSTEERING FLUID LINE OR LINE CO...

Apr 1, 2014 Electrical System 68,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS WALKING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY AND THOUGHT THE CAR WAS BEING STOLEN AS IT WAS STARTING. THERE WAS NO ONE IN THE CAR. THE CAR DID START SEVERAL TIMES ON ITS OWN SO I DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY CABLE AND HAD IT SERVICED IMMEDIATELY. HOW LONG IT HAD BEEN DOING T...

Apr 1, 2014 Engine 68,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS WALKING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY AND THOUGHT THE CAR WAS BEING STOLEN AS IT WAS STARTING. THERE WAS NO ONE IN THE CAR. THE CAR DID START SEVERAL TIMES ON ITS OWN SO I DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY CABLE AND HAD IT SERVICED IMMEDIATELY. HOW LONG IT HAD BEEN DOING T...

Apr 1, 2014 Steering Fire 30,000 mi

TRUCK WITH A FULL-SIZE CAMPER WAS PARKED FOR LESS THAN 5 MIN. BEFORE IT BLEW UP AND BURNED UP. NORTH AMERICAN TECHNICAL & FORENSIC SERVICES EXAMINED THE TRUCK AND DETERMINED THAT THE CAUSE WAS A POWERSTEERING FLUID LEAK IN THE LEFT FRONT ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE POWERSTEERING FLUID LINE OR LINE CO...

Mar 23, 2014 Service Brakes 71,950 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN SUDDENLY THE PEDAL WENT ALMOST COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. AFTER GETTING SAFELY OFF THE ROADWAY, I INSPECTED THE TRUCK AND SAW A LOT OF FLUID LEAKING FROM BENEATH THE REAR OF THE CARGO BED. I THEN DISCOVERED THAT A REAR BRAKE LINE H...

Mar 23, 2014 Service Brakes 71,950 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN SUDDENLY THE PEDAL WENT ALMOST COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. AFTER GETTING SAFELY OFF THE ROADWAY, I INSPECTED THE TRUCK AND SAW A LOT OF FLUID LEAKING FROM BENEATH THE REAR OF THE CARGO BED. I THEN DISCOVERED THAT A REAR BRAKE LINE H...

Mar 9, 2014 Service Brakes 67,320 mi

WAS TRAVELING ON BALDWIN RD., CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO. I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW FOR A CORNER AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR BOARD.I FINALLY GOT THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND I REALIZED WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I HAD A DISCUSSION WITH A MECHANIC AT MY DEALERSHIP WHILE MY TRUCK WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY...

Mar 9, 2014 Service Brakes 67,320 mi

WAS TRAVELING ON BALDWIN RD., CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO. I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW FOR A CORNER AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR BOARD.I FINALLY GOT THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND I REALIZED WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I HAD A DISCUSSION WITH A MECHANIC AT MY DEALERSHIP WHILE MY TRUCK WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY...

Mar 2, 2014 Structure 86,202 mi

2005 SIERRA 1500 4X4 I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW 01/ 2005, THE REAR SPRING SHACKLES FAILED ON 02/20/2014 DUE TO RUST, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE REAR 3FT OF FRAME IS BADLY RUSTED MAKING IT NOT ROADWORTHY. GMS POSITION IS THAT THIS IS SOMEHOW NEGLECT ON MY PART AND WILL NOT DO AN...

Mar 2, 2014 Suspension 86,202 mi

2005 SIERRA 1500 4X4 I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW 01/ 2005, THE REAR SPRING SHACKLES FAILED ON 02/20/2014 DUE TO RUST, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE REAR 3FT OF FRAME IS BADLY RUSTED MAKING IT NOT ROADWORTHY. GMS POSITION IS THAT THIS IS SOMEHOW NEGLECT ON MY PART AND WILL NOT DO AN...

Mar 2, 2014 Structure 86,202 mi

2005 SIERRA 1500 4X4 I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW 01/ 2005, THE REAR SPRING SHACKLES FAILED ON 02/20/2014 DUE TO RUST, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE REAR 3FT OF FRAME IS BADLY RUSTED MAKING IT NOT ROADWORTHY. GMS POSITION IS THAT THIS IS SOMEHOW NEGLECT ON MY PART AND WILL NOT DO AN...

Mar 2, 2014 Suspension 86,202 mi

2005 SIERRA 1500 4X4 I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW 01/ 2005, THE REAR SPRING SHACKLES FAILED ON 02/20/2014 DUE TO RUST, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE REAR 3FT OF FRAME IS BADLY RUSTED MAKING IT NOT ROADWORTHY. GMS POSITION IS THAT THIS IS SOMEHOW NEGLECT ON MY PART AND WILL NOT DO AN...

Feb 5, 2014 Electrical System 79,950 mi

OIL PRESSURE GAUGE STOPPED WORKING. ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. $650.00. RIDICULOUS. *TR

Feb 5, 2014 Electrical System 79,950 mi

OIL PRESSURE GAUGE STOPPED WORKING. ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. $650.00. RIDICULOUS. *TR

Jan 24, 2014 Engine 97,000 mi

TRUCK WAS MAKING A "KNOCKING" NOISE UPON START. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP MECHANIC AND INFORMED, BASED ON THE NOISE AND WHERE IT'S COMING FROM, IT'S MOST LIKELY A CRACKED CYLINDER AND INFORMED THIS IS "COMMON." REALLY?? WILL COST THOUSANDS TO REPAIR ... WHICH I DON'T HAVE. FRUSTRATING TO SAY THE LEAST....

Jan 24, 2014 Engine 97,000 mi

TRUCK WAS MAKING A "KNOCKING" NOISE UPON START. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP MECHANIC AND INFORMED, BASED ON THE NOISE AND WHERE IT'S COMING FROM, IT'S MOST LIKELY A CRACKED CYLINDER AND INFORMED THIS IS "COMMON." REALLY?? WILL COST THOUSANDS TO REPAIR ... WHICH I DON'T HAVE. FRUSTRATING TO SAY THE LEAST....

Jan 17, 2014 Engine 100,872 mi

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR NEW BRAKES AND COOLANT LEAK. NO COMPLAINT ABOUT BRAKES, BUT COMPLAINT ABOUT COOLANT LEAK. COOLANT LEAK ISSUE IS CONNECTED TO GM TSB 06-06-01-019B AND AFFECTS CASTECH 706 CYLINDER HEADS. THE COOLANT IS LEAKING INTO THE HEADS BECAUSE OF A KNOWN POROSITY ISSUE. MY ENGINE WIL...

Jan 17, 2014 Engine 100,872 mi

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR NEW BRAKES AND COOLANT LEAK. NO COMPLAINT ABOUT BRAKES, BUT COMPLAINT ABOUT COOLANT LEAK. COOLANT LEAK ISSUE IS CONNECTED TO GM TSB 06-06-01-019B AND AFFECTS CASTECH 706 CYLINDER HEADS. THE COOLANT IS LEAKING INTO THE HEADS BECAUSE OF A KNOWN POROSITY ISSUE. MY ENGINE WIL...

Dec 11, 2013 Seats 200,000 mi

THE DRIVER SEAT HEATER RANDOMLY TURNS ON BY ITSELF. IT RANDOMLY SWITCHES FROM THE SEAT TO THE BACK OF THE SEAT TO BOTH AT THE SAME TIME, IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER. WHEN I TURN IT OFF IT JUST COMES RIGHT BACK ON AGAIN. I HAD THE MODULE IN THE DOOR REPLACED ONE TIME, BUT IT STILL DOES IT. I LIVE IN T...

Dec 11, 2013 Electrical System 200,000 mi

THE DRIVER SEAT HEATER RANDOMLY TURNS ON BY ITSELF. IT RANDOMLY SWITCHES FROM THE SEAT TO THE BACK OF THE SEAT TO BOTH AT THE SAME TIME, IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER. WHEN I TURN IT OFF IT JUST COMES RIGHT BACK ON AGAIN. I HAD THE MODULE IN THE DOOR REPLACED ONE TIME, BUT IT STILL DOES IT. I LIVE IN T...

Dec 11, 2013 Seats 200,000 mi

THE DRIVER SEAT HEATER RANDOMLY TURNS ON BY ITSELF. IT RANDOMLY SWITCHES FROM THE SEAT TO THE BACK OF THE SEAT TO BOTH AT THE SAME TIME, IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER. WHEN I TURN IT OFF IT JUST COMES RIGHT BACK ON AGAIN. I HAD THE MODULE IN THE DOOR REPLACED ONE TIME, BUT IT STILL DOES IT. I LIVE IN T...

Dec 11, 2013 Electrical System 200,000 mi

THE DRIVER SEAT HEATER RANDOMLY TURNS ON BY ITSELF. IT RANDOMLY SWITCHES FROM THE SEAT TO THE BACK OF THE SEAT TO BOTH AT THE SAME TIME, IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER. WHEN I TURN IT OFF IT JUST COMES RIGHT BACK ON AGAIN. I HAD THE MODULE IN THE DOOR REPLACED ONE TIME, BUT IT STILL DOES IT. I LIVE IN T...

Dec 4, 2013 Engine 147,526 mi

FAULTY CASTECH HEADS ARE LEAKING COOLANT INTO ENGINE OIL. GM IS AWARE THAT THE 5.3L V8 ENGINES HAVE FAULTY HEADS, AND THEY REFUSE TO PLACE A RECALL TO FIX THE PROBLEM. IT IS NOT RIGHT TO NOT STAND BEHIND YOUR PRODUCT. THE REPAIR COSTS ARE IN THE $5000 RANGE. *TR

Dec 4, 2013 Engine 147,526 mi

FAULTY CASTECH HEADS ARE LEAKING COOLANT INTO ENGINE OIL. GM IS AWARE THAT THE 5.3L V8 ENGINES HAVE FAULTY HEADS, AND THEY REFUSE TO PLACE A RECALL TO FIX THE PROBLEM. IT IS NOT RIGHT TO NOT STAND BEHIND YOUR PRODUCT. THE REPAIR COSTS ARE IN THE $5000 RANGE. *TR

Oct 28, 2013 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

BEGAN TO BACK OUT OF PARKING SPACE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL FELL FLAT TO THE FLOOR. LOST ALL BRAKING POWER AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP. BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM RUSTED LINE. *TR

Oct 28, 2013 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

BEGAN TO BACK OUT OF PARKING SPACE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL FELL FLAT TO THE FLOOR. LOST ALL BRAKING POWER AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP. BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM RUSTED LINE. *TR

Oct 19, 2013 Service Brakes 63,000 mi

BRAKE LINES HEAVILY RUSTED. LOOKS LIKE THEY WILL SOON FAIL. *TR

Oct 19, 2013 Service Brakes 63,000 mi

BRAKE LINES HEAVILY RUSTED. LOOKS LIKE THEY WILL SOON FAIL. *TR

Jul 26, 2013 Visibility/wiper 55,000 mi

THIS MODEL GMC SIERRA TRUCK HAS A KNOWN PROPENSITY FOR FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WASHER MECHANISM. WHEREAS THIS HAS NOT CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT IT HAS RESULTED IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION AS WHEN VISION OBSCURED BY DUST OR MUD. THE WASHER RESERVOIR IS LOCATED IN A VERY TIGHT SPACE BETWEEN THE INSI...

Jul 26, 2013 Visibility/wiper 55,000 mi

THIS MODEL GMC SIERRA TRUCK HAS A KNOWN PROPENSITY FOR FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WASHER MECHANISM. WHEREAS THIS HAS NOT CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT IT HAS RESULTED IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION AS WHEN VISION OBSCURED BY DUST OR MUD. THE WASHER RESERVOIR IS LOCATED IN A VERY TIGHT SPACE BETWEEN THE INSI...

Jun 15, 2013 Suspension 106,000 mi

THE REAR UPPER FRAME MOUNT FOR THE SHOCK ABSORBER FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. THE NON-PAINT RUBBERIZED COATING PLACED ON THE ENTIRE FRAME OF THIS VEHICLE IS FLAKING OFF AND EXPOSING THE BARE STEEL TO THE ELEMENTS. THE FRAME OF THIS VEHICLE HAS MORE RUST THAN SHOULD BE EXPECTED ON A 50 YEAR-OLD TRUCK ...

Jun 15, 2013 Structure 106,000 mi

THE REAR UPPER FRAME MOUNT FOR THE SHOCK ABSORBER FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. THE NON-PAINT RUBBERIZED COATING PLACED ON THE ENTIRE FRAME OF THIS VEHICLE IS FLAKING OFF AND EXPOSING THE BARE STEEL TO THE ELEMENTS. THE FRAME OF THIS VEHICLE HAS MORE RUST THAN SHOULD BE EXPECTED ON A 50 YEAR-OLD TRUCK ...

Jun 15, 2013 Service Brakes 103,000 mi

I WAS APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AND APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. MY FOOT WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK DID NOT STOP. I WAS ABLE TO ACTIVATE THE PARKING BRAKE AND SAFELY STOP THE TRUCK. ON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FACTORY INSTALLED STEEL BRAKE LINES FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. ...

Jun 15, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 103,000 mi

I WAS APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AND APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. MY FOOT WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK DID NOT STOP. I WAS ABLE TO ACTIVATE THE PARKING BRAKE AND SAFELY STOP THE TRUCK. ON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FACTORY INSTALLED STEEL BRAKE LINES FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. ...

Jun 15, 2013 Suspension 106,000 mi

THE REAR UPPER FRAME MOUNT FOR THE SHOCK ABSORBER FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. THE NON-PAINT RUBBERIZED COATING PLACED ON THE ENTIRE FRAME OF THIS VEHICLE IS FLAKING OFF AND EXPOSING THE BARE STEEL TO THE ELEMENTS. THE FRAME OF THIS VEHICLE HAS MORE RUST THAN SHOULD BE EXPECTED ON A 50 YEAR-OLD TRUCK ...

Jun 15, 2013 Structure 106,000 mi

THE REAR UPPER FRAME MOUNT FOR THE SHOCK ABSORBER FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. THE NON-PAINT RUBBERIZED COATING PLACED ON THE ENTIRE FRAME OF THIS VEHICLE IS FLAKING OFF AND EXPOSING THE BARE STEEL TO THE ELEMENTS. THE FRAME OF THIS VEHICLE HAS MORE RUST THAN SHOULD BE EXPECTED ON A 50 YEAR-OLD TRUCK ...

Jun 15, 2013 Service Brakes 103,000 mi

I WAS APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AND APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. MY FOOT WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK DID NOT STOP. I WAS ABLE TO ACTIVATE THE PARKING BRAKE AND SAFELY STOP THE TRUCK. ON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FACTORY INSTALLED STEEL BRAKE LINES FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. ...

Jun 15, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 103,000 mi

I WAS APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AND APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. MY FOOT WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK DID NOT STOP. I WAS ABLE TO ACTIVATE THE PARKING BRAKE AND SAFELY STOP THE TRUCK. ON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FACTORY INSTALLED STEEL BRAKE LINES FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. ...

Jun 11, 2013 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE SLID A SMALL DISTANCE. THE CONTACT THEN PUMPED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE...

Jun 11, 2013 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE SLID A SMALL DISTANCE. THE CONTACT THEN PUMPED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE...

Apr 18, 2013 Service Brakes 66,853 mi

ALL BRAKE LINES BADLY RUSTED. LINE ABOVE FUEL TANK RUSTED THROUGH AND LEAKED WHILE DRIVING. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME WENT OFF ROAD. NO DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK. *TR

Apr 18, 2013 Service Brakes 66,853 mi

ALL BRAKE LINES BADLY RUSTED. LINE ABOVE FUEL TANK RUSTED THROUGH AND LEAKED WHILE DRIVING. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME WENT OFF ROAD. NO DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK. *TR

Jan 28, 2013 Service Brakes 117,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE CONTACT, WHO WAS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FRACTURED BRAKE LINE. THE MA...

Jan 28, 2013 Service Brakes 117,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE CONTACT, WHO WAS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FRACTURED BRAKE LINE. THE MA...

Jan 10, 2013 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED...

Jan 10, 2013 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED...

Oct 8, 2012 Seats 62,749 mi

DRIVER SEAT HEATER TURNS ON BY ITSELF CREATING AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION IN THE SUMMERTIME IN HIGH DENSITY TRAFFIC WITH SUN GLARE A PROBLEM AND AN INABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY TURN THE SEAT HEATER OFF. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REVIEWED BOTH BY THE LOCAL CHEVROLET AND GMC DEALERS WITH THE ULTIM...

Oct 8, 2012 Seats 62,749 mi

DRIVER SEAT HEATER TURNS ON BY ITSELF CREATING AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION IN THE SUMMERTIME IN HIGH DENSITY TRAFFIC WITH SUN GLARE A PROBLEM AND AN INABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY TURN THE SEAT HEATER OFF. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REVIEWED BOTH BY THE LOCAL CHEVROLET AND GMC DEALERS WITH THE ULTIM...

Aug 7, 2012 Service Brakes 55,833 mi

VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ON A DRIVEWAY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL LOST COMPLETE RESISTANCE AND WENT FLAT TO THE FLOOR. TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT ANY WARNING INDICATORS. INSPECTION OF THE METAL BRAKE LINES POSITIONED NEAR THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL REVEALED THAT ALL FOUR LINES SHOWED SEVERE SIGNS OF CORROSI...

Aug 7, 2012 Service Brakes 55,833 mi

VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ON A DRIVEWAY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL LOST COMPLETE RESISTANCE AND WENT FLAT TO THE FLOOR. TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT ANY WARNING INDICATORS. INSPECTION OF THE METAL BRAKE LINES POSITIONED NEAR THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL REVEALED THAT ALL FOUR LINES SHOWED SEVERE SIGNS OF CORROSI...

Jul 30, 2012 Engine 63,520 mi

EXHAUST IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. SERVICE MAN INFORMED ME OF BROKEN BOLTS AND THAT I MUST REPLACE BOTH MANIFOLDS BEFORE NEXT INSPECTION. *TR

Jul 30, 2012 Engine 63,520 mi

EXHAUST IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. SERVICE MAN INFORMED ME OF BROKEN BOLTS AND THAT I MUST REPLACE BOTH MANIFOLDS BEFORE NEXT INSPECTION. *TR

Jun 7, 2012 Service Brakes 55,437 mi

THE PROBLEM IS A TOTALLY RUSTED-OUT SET OF STEEL BRAKE LINES THROUGHOUT THE GMC TRUCK. THE BURST BRAKE LINE IS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IT IS THE LINE THAT RUNS FROM THE ANTILOCK BRAKE DISTRIBUTION POINT (ATTACHED TO THE FRAME BENEATH THE DRIVER SEAT). IT RUNS ALONG THE FRAME, ABOVE THE FRAME R...

Jun 7, 2012 Service Brakes 55,437 mi

THE PROBLEM IS A TOTALLY RUSTED-OUT SET OF STEEL BRAKE LINES THROUGHOUT THE GMC TRUCK. THE BURST BRAKE LINE IS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IT IS THE LINE THAT RUNS FROM THE ANTILOCK BRAKE DISTRIBUTION POINT (ATTACHED TO THE FRAME BENEATH THE DRIVER SEAT). IT RUNS ALONG THE FRAME, ABOVE THE FRAME R...

Jan 9, 2012 Visibility 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. WHILE PARKED WITH THE IGNITION TURNED OFF, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Jan 9, 2012 Visibility 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. WHILE PARKED WITH THE IGNITION TURNED OFF, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Jan 5, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA 2500HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE AT LOW SPEEDS, THE FRONT END WOULD SHAKE AND THE BRAKING DISTANCE WOULD INCREASE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TOWARD THE RIGHT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER STATE...

Jan 5, 2012 Suspension 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA 2500HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE AT LOW SPEEDS, THE FRONT END WOULD SHAKE AND THE BRAKING DISTANCE WOULD INCREASE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TOWARD THE RIGHT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER STATE...

Jan 5, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA 2500HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE AT LOW SPEEDS, THE FRONT END WOULD SHAKE AND THE BRAKING DISTANCE WOULD INCREASE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TOWARD THE RIGHT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER STATE...

Jan 5, 2012 Suspension 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA 2500HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE AT LOW SPEEDS, THE FRONT END WOULD SHAKE AND THE BRAKING DISTANCE WOULD INCREASE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TOWARD THE RIGHT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER STATE...

Dec 28, 2011 Electrical System 55,000 mi

GOT INTO VEHICLE ON 12/24/2011. WHEN I STARTED IT, I NOTICED AN ODOMETER ERROR. STILL NOT WORKING. *TR

Dec 28, 2011 Electrical System 55,000 mi

GOT INTO VEHICLE ON 12/24/2011. WHEN I STARTED IT, I NOTICED AN ODOMETER ERROR. STILL NOT WORKING. *TR

Nov 27, 2011 Electrical System 65,500 mi

SPEEDOMETER AND OIL PRESSURE GAUGE FAILURE.... SPEEDOMETER STUCK AT 120 OR O. OIL PRESSURE GAUGE STUCK TO FURTHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL. *TR

Nov 27, 2011 Electrical System 65,500 mi

SPEEDOMETER AND OIL PRESSURE GAUGE FAILURE.... SPEEDOMETER STUCK AT 120 OR O. OIL PRESSURE GAUGE STUCK TO FURTHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL. *TR

Nov 15, 2011 Structure 73,000 mi

UNDER CARRIAGE OF TRUCK IS COMPLETELY RUSTED. FRAME, BRAKE LINES, LEAF SPRINGS, BASICALLY EVERYTHING. FUEL TANK LOOKS AS IF MIGHT BREAK OFF AND FALL TO GROUND AT ANY MOMENT AND LEAF SPRING SHACKLES LOOK AS IF MIGHT BREAK AND SPLIT TRUCK IN HALF. ALL DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR

Nov 15, 2011 Structure 73,000 mi

UNDER CARRIAGE OF TRUCK IS COMPLETELY RUSTED. FRAME, BRAKE LINES, LEAF SPRINGS, BASICALLY EVERYTHING. FUEL TANK LOOKS AS IF MIGHT BREAK OFF AND FALL TO GROUND AT ANY MOMENT AND LEAF SPRING SHACKLES LOOK AS IF MIGHT BREAK AND SPLIT TRUCK IN HALF. ALL DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR

Oct 14, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING ON DRY ROADS AND BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS ABNORMALLY ACTIVATES WITH OUT WARRANT. THIS ONLY HAPPENS AT LOW SPEEDS AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HAVE SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. I CALLED THE GM DEALER TO SEE IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NO...

Oct 14, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING ON DRY ROADS AND BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS ABNORMALLY ACTIVATES WITH OUT WARRANT. THIS ONLY HAPPENS AT LOW SPEEDS AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HAVE SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. I CALLED THE GM DEALER TO SEE IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NO...

Jul 20, 2011 Unknown Or Other 137,300 mi

DEFECT DISCOVERED THIS DATE, BUT KNOWN BY MANUFACTURER. EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE BREAKING, LEADING TO EXHAUST GASES LEAKING UNDER HOOD WHICH WILL LEAD TO EMISSION PROBLEMS. LEARNED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH GM 8 CYLINDER TRUCKS MADE FROM 1999 TO 2007, WHICH INVOLVES ABOUT 12 MILLION VEHIC...

Jul 20, 2011 Unknown Or Other 137,300 mi

DEFECT DISCOVERED THIS DATE, BUT KNOWN BY MANUFACTURER. EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE BREAKING, LEADING TO EXHAUST GASES LEAKING UNDER HOOD WHICH WILL LEAD TO EMISSION PROBLEMS. LEARNED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH GM 8 CYLINDER TRUCKS MADE FROM 1999 TO 2007, WHICH INVOLVES ABOUT 12 MILLION VEHIC...

Jan 21, 2011 Structure 79,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE CABLE WOULD NOT RELEASE THE TIRE AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE SPARE TIRE HOUSING UNIT WAS REMOVED IN ORDER TO CUT THE CABLE HARNESS WHICH ALLOWED THE TIRE TO DETACH. T...

Jan 21, 2011 Structure 79,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE CABLE WOULD NOT RELEASE THE TIRE AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE SPARE TIRE HOUSING UNIT WAS REMOVED IN ORDER TO CUT THE CABLE HARNESS WHICH ALLOWED THE TIRE TO DETACH. T...

Nov 14, 2010 Electrical System 24,344 mi

2005 GMC 2500 HD SIERRA 4X4 SPEEDOMETER IS STUCK ON 120MPH AND NEVER READS BELOW 70 HEAD LIGHTS SHUT OFF FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. MILEAGE ODOMETER WAS MOVING 1 MILE FOR EVER 30 MILES I DROVE NOW IT WENT BLACK ALL TOGETHER AUTO SEAT ADJUSTMENT IS STUCK AND WILL NOT WORK RIGHT ALL DASH LI...

Nov 14, 2010 Electrical System 24,344 mi

2005 GMC 2500 HD SIERRA 4X4 SPEEDOMETER IS STUCK ON 120MPH AND NEVER READS BELOW 70 HEAD LIGHTS SHUT OFF FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. MILEAGE ODOMETER WAS MOVING 1 MILE FOR EVER 30 MILES I DROVE NOW IT WENT BLACK ALL TOGETHER AUTO SEAT ADJUSTMENT IS STUCK AND WILL NOT WORK RIGHT ALL DASH LI...

Nov 9, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS WITHIN THE EVAPORATION SYSTEM AND THAT THE EVAPORATION VENT AND FILTER NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE...

Nov 9, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS WITHIN THE EVAPORATION SYSTEM AND THAT THE EVAPORATION VENT AND FILTER NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE...

Aug 5, 2010 Power Train 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED. THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR LOCATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V055000- POWER TRAIN: MANUAL TRANSMISSION: SHIFT PATTERN I...

Aug 5, 2010 Power Train 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED. THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR LOCATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V055000- POWER TRAIN: MANUAL TRANSMISSION: SHIFT PATTERN I...

May 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 8-10 MPH ON DRY ROADS, THE ABS ABNORMALLY ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARRANT. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WOULD ONLY OCCUR WHEN TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS UNDER 10 MPH. THE DEALER ADVISED A DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIRS IF NECESSARY AT THE OWNER...

May 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 8-10 MPH ON DRY ROADS, THE ABS ABNORMALLY ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARRANT. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WOULD ONLY OCCUR WHEN TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS UNDER 10 MPH. THE DEALER ADVISED A DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIRS IF NECESSARY AT THE OWNER...

Mar 1, 2010 Electrical System 91,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER IS NOT WORKING. IT IS STICKING ON 15 MILES PER HOUR OR SOMETIMES 60 MILES PER HOUR. CANNOT TELL WHAT SPEED I AM GOING. *TR

Mar 1, 2010 Electrical System 91,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER IS NOT WORKING. IT IS STICKING ON 15 MILES PER HOUR OR SOMETIMES 60 MILES PER HOUR. CANNOT TELL WHAT SPEED I AM GOING. *TR

Dec 8, 2009 Suspension 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE LEFT FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD BEGUN TO WOBBLE. MOMENTS LATER, THE TIRE HAD SUDDENLY LOCKED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE WHEEL BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILU...

Dec 8, 2009 Suspension 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE LEFT FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD BEGUN TO WOBBLE. MOMENTS LATER, THE TIRE HAD SUDDENLY LOCKED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE WHEEL BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILU...

Dec 2, 2009 Electrical System 39,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING AND GOES BELOW THE O MPH. THIS HAPPENS EVERY DAY AFTER AROUND 15 MILES OR SO OF DRIVING. *TR

Dec 2, 2009 Electrical System 39,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING AND GOES BELOW THE O MPH. THIS HAPPENS EVERY DAY AFTER AROUND 15 MILES OR SO OF DRIVING. *TR

Nov 16, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,433 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. DURING BRAKE APPLICATION BETWEEN 10-12 MPH THE ABS ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARRANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DRIVER-SIDE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WAS CLEANED, BECAUSE OF CORROSION . THE TECHNICIAN SPECULATED THAT THE DRIVER SID...

Nov 16, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,433 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. DURING BRAKE APPLICATION BETWEEN 10-12 MPH THE ABS ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARRANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DRIVER-SIDE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WAS CLEANED, BECAUSE OF CORROSION . THE TECHNICIAN SPECULATED THAT THE DRIVER SID...

Oct 15, 2009 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED INACCURATE READINGS. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Oct 15, 2009 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED INACCURATE READINGS. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Aug 27, 2009 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE LOWER RESISTOR MELTED, BEGAN SMOKING WHICH CAUSED THE BLOW MOTOR TO MALFUNCTION. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT SINCE THERE WERE NO RECALLS THEY ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FEELS THE SAFET...

Aug 27, 2009 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE LOWER RESISTOR MELTED, BEGAN SMOKING WHICH CAUSED THE BLOW MOTOR TO MALFUNCTION. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT SINCE THERE WERE NO RECALLS THEY ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FEELS THE SAFET...

Jun 1, 2009 Steering 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH GREASE AND CAUSES THE STEERING TO STIFFEN UP WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST FIVE TIMES FOR THE STEERING SHAFT TO BE RE-GREASED, BUT THAT HAS NOT REMEDIED THE ISSUE. ...

Jun 1, 2009 Steering 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH GREASE AND CAUSES THE STEERING TO STIFFEN UP WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST FIVE TIMES FOR THE STEERING SHAFT TO BE RE-GREASED, BUT THAT HAS NOT REMEDIED THE ISSUE. ...

Mar 5, 2009 Electrical System 65,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK ON MY 2005 GMC SIERRA. *TR

Mar 5, 2009 Electrical System 65,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK ON MY 2005 GMC SIERRA. *TR

Jan 9, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARINGS AND ABS SENSORS WENT BAD. I HAVE SPOKE TO OTHER OWNERS OF SIMILAR VEHICLES AND THEY ALSO HAD TROUBLE. *TR

Jan 9, 2009 Suspension 43,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARINGS AND ABS SENSORS WENT BAD. I HAVE SPOKE TO OTHER OWNERS OF SIMILAR VEHICLES AND THEY ALSO HAD TROUBLE. *TR

Jan 9, 2009 Interior Lighting 43,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARINGS AND ABS SENSORS WENT BAD. I HAVE SPOKE TO OTHER OWNERS OF SIMILAR VEHICLES AND THEY ALSO HAD TROUBLE. *TR

Jan 9, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARINGS AND ABS SENSORS WENT BAD. I HAVE SPOKE TO OTHER OWNERS OF SIMILAR VEHICLES AND THEY ALSO HAD TROUBLE. *TR

Jan 9, 2009 Suspension 43,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARINGS AND ABS SENSORS WENT BAD. I HAVE SPOKE TO OTHER OWNERS OF SIMILAR VEHICLES AND THEY ALSO HAD TROUBLE. *TR

Jan 9, 2009 Interior Lighting 43,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARINGS AND ABS SENSORS WENT BAD. I HAVE SPOKE TO OTHER OWNERS OF SIMILAR VEHICLES AND THEY ALSO HAD TROUBLE. *TR

Oct 9, 2008 Steering 70,547 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY WITH THE STEERING. HE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND HAD THE TIRES RE-BALANCED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE FINE; HOWEVER, THEY WERE WEARING ON THE OUTSIDE....

Oct 9, 2008 Steering 70,547 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY WITH THE STEERING. HE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND HAD THE TIRES RE-BALANCED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE FINE; HOWEVER, THEY WERE WEARING ON THE OUTSIDE....

Jun 3, 2008 Power Train

RETURNED TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR: BRAKES GOING OUT (4 NEW SETS INSTALLED) ABNORMAL WEAR ON TIRES (F) VALVES CHATTERING AT 10-65 MPH RETURNED TO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR: STEERING SECTOR KNOCKING FRONT AXLE MAKING WARPING NOISE TRANSMISSION CLUNKING WHEN SHIFTING UP OR DOWN RETURNED TO DEALER 2 TIMES...

Jun 3, 2008 Tires

RETURNED TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR: BRAKES GOING OUT (4 NEW SETS INSTALLED) ABNORMAL WEAR ON TIRES (F) VALVES CHATTERING AT 10-65 MPH RETURNED TO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR: STEERING SECTOR KNOCKING FRONT AXLE MAKING WARPING NOISE TRANSMISSION CLUNKING WHEN SHIFTING UP OR DOWN RETURNED TO DEALER 2 TIMES...

Jun 3, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RETURNED TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR: BRAKES GOING OUT (4 NEW SETS INSTALLED) ABNORMAL WEAR ON TIRES (F) VALVES CHATTERING AT 10-65 MPH RETURNED TO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR: STEERING SECTOR KNOCKING FRONT AXLE MAKING WARPING NOISE TRANSMISSION CLUNKING WHEN SHIFTING UP OR DOWN RETURNED TO DEALER 2 TIMES...

Jun 3, 2008 Steering

RETURNED TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR: BRAKES GOING OUT (4 NEW SETS INSTALLED) ABNORMAL WEAR ON TIRES (F) VALVES CHATTERING AT 10-65 MPH RETURNED TO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR: STEERING SECTOR KNOCKING FRONT AXLE MAKING WARPING NOISE TRANSMISSION CLUNKING WHEN SHIFTING UP OR DOWN RETURNED TO DEALER 2 TIMES...

Jun 3, 2008 Suspension

RETURNED TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR: BRAKES GOING OUT (4 NEW SETS INSTALLED) ABNORMAL WEAR ON TIRES (F) VALVES CHATTERING AT 10-65 MPH RETURNED TO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR: STEERING SECTOR KNOCKING FRONT AXLE MAKING WARPING NOISE TRANSMISSION CLUNKING WHEN SHIFTING UP OR DOWN RETURNED TO DEALER 2 TIMES...

Jun 3, 2008 Electrical System

RETURNED TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR: BRAKES GOING OUT (4 NEW SETS INSTALLED) ABNORMAL WEAR ON TIRES (F) VALVES CHATTERING AT 10-65 MPH RETURNED TO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR: STEERING SECTOR KNOCKING FRONT AXLE MAKING WARPING NOISE TRANSMISSION CLUNKING WHEN SHIFTING UP OR DOWN RETURNED TO DEALER 2 TIMES...

Jun 3, 2008 Power Train

RETURNED TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR: BRAKES GOING OUT (4 NEW SETS INSTALLED) ABNORMAL WEAR ON TIRES (F) VALVES CHATTERING AT 10-65 MPH RETURNED TO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR: STEERING SECTOR KNOCKING FRONT AXLE MAKING WARPING NOISE TRANSMISSION CLUNKING WHEN SHIFTING UP OR DOWN RETURNED TO DEALER 2 TIMES...

Jun 3, 2008 Tires

RETURNED TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR: BRAKES GOING OUT (4 NEW SETS INSTALLED) ABNORMAL WEAR ON TIRES (F) VALVES CHATTERING AT 10-65 MPH RETURNED TO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR: STEERING SECTOR KNOCKING FRONT AXLE MAKING WARPING NOISE TRANSMISSION CLUNKING WHEN SHIFTING UP OR DOWN RETURNED TO DEALER 2 TIMES...

Jun 3, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RETURNED TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR: BRAKES GOING OUT (4 NEW SETS INSTALLED) ABNORMAL WEAR ON TIRES (F) VALVES CHATTERING AT 10-65 MPH RETURNED TO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR: STEERING SECTOR KNOCKING FRONT AXLE MAKING WARPING NOISE TRANSMISSION CLUNKING WHEN SHIFTING UP OR DOWN RETURNED TO DEALER 2 TIMES...

Jun 3, 2008 Steering

RETURNED TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR: BRAKES GOING OUT (4 NEW SETS INSTALLED) ABNORMAL WEAR ON TIRES (F) VALVES CHATTERING AT 10-65 MPH RETURNED TO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR: STEERING SECTOR KNOCKING FRONT AXLE MAKING WARPING NOISE TRANSMISSION CLUNKING WHEN SHIFTING UP OR DOWN RETURNED TO DEALER 2 TIMES...

Jun 3, 2008 Suspension

RETURNED TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR: BRAKES GOING OUT (4 NEW SETS INSTALLED) ABNORMAL WEAR ON TIRES (F) VALVES CHATTERING AT 10-65 MPH RETURNED TO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR: STEERING SECTOR KNOCKING FRONT AXLE MAKING WARPING NOISE TRANSMISSION CLUNKING WHEN SHIFTING UP OR DOWN RETURNED TO DEALER 2 TIMES...

Jun 3, 2008 Electrical System

RETURNED TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR: BRAKES GOING OUT (4 NEW SETS INSTALLED) ABNORMAL WEAR ON TIRES (F) VALVES CHATTERING AT 10-65 MPH RETURNED TO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR: STEERING SECTOR KNOCKING FRONT AXLE MAKING WARPING NOISE TRANSMISSION CLUNKING WHEN SHIFTING UP OR DOWN RETURNED TO DEALER 2 TIMES...

Mar 3, 2008 Air Bags Crash 9,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 5 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIVING 60 MPH CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF HIS VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE BUMPER, RADIATOR, ENGINE, AND TRANSMISSION WERE DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS DEST...

Mar 3, 2008 Air Bags Crash 9,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 5 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIVING 60 MPH CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF HIS VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE BUMPER, RADIATOR, ENGINE, AND TRANSMISSION WERE DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS DEST...

Oct 8, 2007 Electrical System 23,600 mi

HEATER /AC FAN 5 SPEED NOT WORKING AND WIRES TO BLOWER UNDER PASS SIDE HOT TO THE TOUCH AND PLASTIC JACKET ON WIRES BURNING OFF ALSO CONNECTOR WITH SAME LEADS TO BLOWER MELTING TO SOCKET UNABLE TO UNPLUG ( UNABLE TO USE HEAT OR FAN WITHOUT BUILD OF HEAT ON WIRE) LOTS OF BURNING SMELL. *JB

Oct 8, 2007 Electrical System 23,600 mi

HEATER /AC FAN 5 SPEED NOT WORKING AND WIRES TO BLOWER UNDER PASS SIDE HOT TO THE TOUCH AND PLASTIC JACKET ON WIRES BURNING OFF ALSO CONNECTOR WITH SAME LEADS TO BLOWER MELTING TO SOCKET UNABLE TO UNPLUG ( UNABLE TO USE HEAT OR FAN WITHOUT BUILD OF HEAT ON WIRE) LOTS OF BURNING SMELL. *JB

Sep 20, 2007 Electrical System Fire 39,000 mi

THE BLOWER MOTOR WOULD WORK AND THEN NOT WORK AND WHEN IT WORKED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, SMOKE WOULD COME OUT FROM UNDER THE PASSENGER DASHBOARD. I REMOVED THE CARDBOARD COVER AND SAW SMOKE FROM THE CONNECTION TO THE BLOWER LOTER AND THE CONNECTION WAS HOT TO THE TOUCH SO I PULLED IT OFF FROM THE...

Sep 20, 2007 Electrical System Fire 39,000 mi

THE BLOWER MOTOR WOULD WORK AND THEN NOT WORK AND WHEN IT WORKED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, SMOKE WOULD COME OUT FROM UNDER THE PASSENGER DASHBOARD. I REMOVED THE CARDBOARD COVER AND SAW SMOKE FROM THE CONNECTION TO THE BLOWER LOTER AND THE CONNECTION WAS HOT TO THE TOUCH SO I PULLED IT OFF FROM THE...

Jul 6, 2007 Steering 36,250 mi

INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT HAS BEEN RATTLING FOR A FEW WEEKS NOW, AND MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 38,000 MILES. I'M TOLD THAT LUBRICATING IT WILL ONLY STOP IT SHORT TERM. *TR

Jul 6, 2007 Steering 36,250 mi

INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT HAS BEEN RATTLING FOR A FEW WEEKS NOW, AND MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 38,000 MILES. I'M TOLD THAT LUBRICATING IT WILL ONLY STOP IT SHORT TERM. *TR

Apr 4, 2007 Steering 24,000 mi

FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS I HAVE NOTICED THAT MY STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN I SLOW DOWN AT STOP SIGNS. I ALSO HAVE NOTICED A CLICKING/KNOCKING NOISE WHEN I MAKE TURNS AND I CAN FEEL IT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. I WILL BE SCHEDULING AN APPT. FOR THIS IMMEDIATELY. *JB

Apr 4, 2007 Steering 24,000 mi

FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS I HAVE NOTICED THAT MY STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN I SLOW DOWN AT STOP SIGNS. I ALSO HAVE NOTICED A CLICKING/KNOCKING NOISE WHEN I MAKE TURNS AND I CAN FEEL IT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. I WILL BE SCHEDULING AN APPT. FOR THIS IMMEDIATELY. *JB

Mar 6, 2007 Steering 2,100 mi

I HAVE ISSUES WITH MY ALIGNMENT, DEALERSHIP CAN NOT FIX THE PROBLEM IT HAS BEEN IN SERVICE 9 TIMES FOR THE ALIGNMENT. I ALSO HAVE KNOCKING NOISE AND A STEERING SHAFT PROBLEM AGAIN DEALERSHIP HAS NOT RESOLVED THE ISSUE. *JB

Mar 6, 2007 Suspension 2,100 mi

I HAVE ISSUES WITH MY ALIGNMENT, DEALERSHIP CAN NOT FIX THE PROBLEM IT HAS BEEN IN SERVICE 9 TIMES FOR THE ALIGNMENT. I ALSO HAVE KNOCKING NOISE AND A STEERING SHAFT PROBLEM AGAIN DEALERSHIP HAS NOT RESOLVED THE ISSUE. *JB

Mar 6, 2007 Steering 2,100 mi

I HAVE ISSUES WITH MY ALIGNMENT, DEALERSHIP CAN NOT FIX THE PROBLEM IT HAS BEEN IN SERVICE 9 TIMES FOR THE ALIGNMENT. I ALSO HAVE KNOCKING NOISE AND A STEERING SHAFT PROBLEM AGAIN DEALERSHIP HAS NOT RESOLVED THE ISSUE. *JB

Mar 6, 2007 Suspension 2,100 mi

I HAVE ISSUES WITH MY ALIGNMENT, DEALERSHIP CAN NOT FIX THE PROBLEM IT HAS BEEN IN SERVICE 9 TIMES FOR THE ALIGNMENT. I ALSO HAVE KNOCKING NOISE AND A STEERING SHAFT PROBLEM AGAIN DEALERSHIP HAS NOT RESOLVED THE ISSUE. *JB

Jan 23, 2007 Electrical System 34,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA HYBRID TRUCK. TWO WEEKS AGO WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL AND THE BRAKES LOCKED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIFT TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE ALSO VIBRATED, AND MADE A WHISTLING SOUND. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART ...

Jan 23, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA HYBRID TRUCK. TWO WEEKS AGO WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL AND THE BRAKES LOCKED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIFT TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE ALSO VIBRATED, AND MADE A WHISTLING SOUND. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART ...

Jan 23, 2007 Electrical System 34,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA HYBRID TRUCK. TWO WEEKS AGO WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL AND THE BRAKES LOCKED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIFT TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE ALSO VIBRATED, AND MADE A WHISTLING SOUND. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART ...

Jan 23, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GMC SIERRA HYBRID TRUCK. TWO WEEKS AGO WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL AND THE BRAKES LOCKED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIFT TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE ALSO VIBRATED, AND MADE A WHISTLING SOUND. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART ...

Sep 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,838 mi

SINCE WE PURCHASED THE 2005 GMC SIERRA WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIATOR HOSE BURSTING WITHIN THE FIRST FEW MONTHS AND HAVING TO HAVE IT TOWED. SINCE THEN WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL OVERHEATING PROBLEMS. THE DEALER CONSTANTLY SAYS THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. WE INSISTED THEY CHANGE THE THERMO...

Sep 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,838 mi

SINCE WE PURCHASED THE 2005 GMC SIERRA WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIATOR HOSE BURSTING WITHIN THE FIRST FEW MONTHS AND HAVING TO HAVE IT TOWED. SINCE THEN WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL OVERHEATING PROBLEMS. THE DEALER CONSTANTLY SAYS THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. WE INSISTED THEY CHANGE THE THERMO...

Aug 19, 2006 Suspension

NOISE STARTED FROM THE REAR END ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. THERE IS A LOUD NOISE THAT COMES FROM DRIVESHAFT OR REAR END WHEN THE TRUCK SHIFTS DOWN OR UP IN LOW GEARS AND IS TWICE AS BAD AFTER TURNING . THE DEALER HAS CHECKED THE TRUCK 3 TIMES AND TOLD THEY COULD PACE GREASE IN SOMETHING IN THE REAR, ...

Aug 19, 2006 Suspension

NOISE STARTED FROM THE REAR END ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. THERE IS A LOUD NOISE THAT COMES FROM DRIVESHAFT OR REAR END WHEN THE TRUCK SHIFTS DOWN OR UP IN LOW GEARS AND IS TWICE AS BAD AFTER TURNING . THE DEALER HAS CHECKED THE TRUCK 3 TIMES AND TOLD THEY COULD PACE GREASE IN SOMETHING IN THE REAR, ...

Jun 20, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE BREAK PADS, ROTORS, SHOES, AND DRUMS. AT ONLY 30,000 MILES, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS ON 5 OCCASSION TO GRIND DOWN THE BRAKES AND ROTORS. NONE OF THE REPAIRS FIXED THE PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO T...

Jun 20, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE BREAK PADS, ROTORS, SHOES, AND DRUMS. AT ONLY 30,000 MILES, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS ON 5 OCCASSION TO GRIND DOWN THE BRAKES AND ROTORS. NONE OF THE REPAIRS FIXED THE PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO T...

Apr 27, 2006 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MAKES A NOISE ALL THE TIME. BROUGHT IN TO THE DEALER 5 TIMES IN THE PAST 7 MONTHS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB

Apr 27, 2006 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MAKES A NOISE ALL THE TIME. BROUGHT IN TO THE DEALER 5 TIMES IN THE PAST 7 MONTHS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB

Feb 27, 2006 Steering 22,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER STEERING AT LESS THAN 5MPH OR WHILE STOPPED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS AT LEAST SIX TIMES. DURING THOSE OCCASIONS, THE DEALERSHIPS REPLACED THE GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR, POWER ASSIST HOSE, PUMP AND THE PRE...

Feb 27, 2006 Steering 22,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER STEERING AT LESS THAN 5MPH OR WHILE STOPPED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS AT LEAST SIX TIMES. DURING THOSE OCCASIONS, THE DEALERSHIPS REPLACED THE GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR, POWER ASSIST HOSE, PUMP AND THE PRE...

Feb 27, 2006 Steering 22,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER STEERING AT LESS THAN 5MPH OR WHILE STOPPED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS AT LEAST SIX TIMES. DURING THOSE OCCASIONS, THE DEALERSHIPS REPLACED THE GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR, POWER ASSIST HOSE, PUMP AND THE PRE...

Feb 27, 2006 Steering 22,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER STEERING AT LESS THAN 5MPH OR WHILE STOPPED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS AT LEAST SIX TIMES. DURING THOSE OCCASIONS, THE DEALERSHIPS REPLACED THE GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR, POWER ASSIST HOSE, PUMP AND THE PRE...

Feb 27, 2006 Steering 22,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER STEERING AT LESS THAN 5MPH OR WHILE STOPPED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS AT LEAST SIX TIMES. DURING THOSE OCCASIONS, THE DEALERSHIPS REPLACED THE GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR, POWER ASSIST HOSE, PUMP AND THE PRE...

Feb 27, 2006 Steering 22,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER STEERING AT LESS THAN 5MPH OR WHILE STOPPED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS AT LEAST SIX TIMES. DURING THOSE OCCASIONS, THE DEALERSHIPS REPLACED THE GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR, POWER ASSIST HOSE, PUMP AND THE PRE...

Feb 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 6,200 mi

OVERHEATING OF 2005 GMC DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE WHILE PULLING SMALL 5TH WHEEL IN MOUNTAINS OF COLORADO. THIS CAUSED ME TO HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO THE POINT WHERE I WAS A HAZARD TO MYSELF AND OTHERS ON THE HIGHWAYS BECAUSE OF MY VEHICLE CAUSING A TRAFFIC OBSTRUCTION. *JB

Feb 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 6,200 mi

OVERHEATING OF 2005 GMC DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE WHILE PULLING SMALL 5TH WHEEL IN MOUNTAINS OF COLORADO. THIS CAUSED ME TO HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO THE POINT WHERE I WAS A HAZARD TO MYSELF AND OTHERS ON THE HIGHWAYS BECAUSE OF MY VEHICLE CAUSING A TRAFFIC OBSTRUCTION. *JB

Feb 15, 2006 Power Train 6 mi