2005 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2005 Nissan Titan
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 | 2005 Nissan Titan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 177 | 891 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 254 | 106 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–17 | 14 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 66,900 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Sierra 1500 | Nissan Titan |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 11 | 469 |
| Electrical System | 67 | 57 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 60 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 68 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 62 |
| Suspension | 5 | 65 |
| Engine | 6 | 61 |
| Service Brakes | 33 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 26 | 12 |
| Airbag warning light | 8 | 12 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 9 |
| Stalling | 5 | 64 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 43 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 39 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 20 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 20 |
2005 GMC Sierra 1500
2005 Nissan Titan
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.