2005 GMC Sierra service brakes problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2005 GMC Sierra — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 used…”
filed Dec 6, 2015
“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 used…”
filed Sep 23, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE…Campaign 05V043000 · Feb 8, 2005
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIT3665E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2017
Service Brakes problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 19 | 31% |
| 2015 Sierra | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 Sierra | 4 | 10% |
| 2012 Sierra | 3 | 10% |
| 2011 Sierra | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 Sierra | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Sierra | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Sierra | 12 | 20% |
| 2006 Sierra | 20 | 38% |
| 2004 Sierra | 44 | 23% |
| 2003 Sierra | 45 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 GMC Sierra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.