Component Record

GMC Sierra 2005 Steering Problems

13 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2005 GMC Sierra - 11% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage13 complaints

13 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

05V018000Reported January 21, 2005 - 3,344 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on January 21, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 3,344 vehicles across all affected models.

05V455000Reported October 5, 2005 - 123,592 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 123,592 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes37 Electrical System23 Engine17 Power Train11 Suspension9 Vehicle Structure7

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.