Three problems related to starter have been reported for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2005 Sierra 1500.
Started my truck and the failure electrical system came across I pushed in the botton that changes it and came back on then it said tighten fuel cap washer fluid low I hit the button again it went of but battery light stayed on and gauge read about 10 volts. My truck ran fine and started when I got to my first then at the second stop it said the same , I put in reverse backed out put it drive and the cluster quick working the ac quit you could roll the windows down nor did the locks work and it did not any power when pushed down the gas ped2 to come up a hill it felt like it shifted when you let off the pedal you could feel jerk, go home turned it and would not start or make any sound not even the clicking on the starter, so I left home and came back about 4 hours later and it started but the volt read about 10 volts. I had the battery tested and it test good. This was on September 9, 2020 I have put the battery back in yet.
The contact owns a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact noticed severe rust to the subframe of the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear suspension, front suspension, and starter support showed excessive rust. Additionally, the shock tower, supports, transmission bolts, four wheel drive actuator, and hardware also showed excessive rust. The contact also stated that the horn also failed to operate intermittently. Beckley auto mall (3934 robert c byrd dr, beckley, wv 25801, (304) 252-3300) stated that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was repaired for several failures; however, the rust issue was not addressed. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
November 5, 2014: turn key and symptom of a dead battery. Starter clicks once. No lights will work at all. Took battery out, charged it overnight, and had it tested. Test reveals battery is good (should start vehicle) but weak (needs a charge). Put battery back in, connected it, put key in, turned it, and vehicle started easily. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 15, 2014: turn key but, electrical system is completely dead. Then, take key out for five minutes, put back in, and starts right up like nothing wrong.