2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Review and Specs

Summary

What Edmunds.com says

Like its Silverado cousin, the Sierra is a solid truck in terms of its drivetrain, roomy interior and unique features, but the Dodge Ram, Ford F-150 and Nissan Titan have it beat when it comes to interior design and overall refinement.

Pros

Roomy extended and crew cab models, strong V8 engines, innovative features, slick hybrid electric option.

Cons

Lags the competition in terms or refinement and power, spotty fit and finish, low-grade interior materials.

What's New for 2005

Quadrasteer is no longer available on 2WD models, standard wheel sizes have been bumped up to 17 inches and, on extended and crew cab models, a power sunroof that includes HomeLink and a deluxe overhead console in now optional. GMC takes a step backward this year with the return of rear drum brakes, as opposed to last year's four-wheel disc setup. Big changes for the Denali this year -- Quadrasteer is no longer available, and the Denali is now a crew cab model only. A gasoline/electric hybrid model is also introduced this year. Basically a "mild" hybrid, the system provides no power boost, but does allow for automatic engine startup and shutdown at stops. This truck also comes with four 120-volt AC power outlets and is the only Silverado with rear disc brakes this year. The hybrid truck is only available in Western states and Florida.

Consumer Ratings & Reviews

watch out

Written by: bill on 02/27/2009

Detailed Ratings

Overall Rating


Performance:	1	Fun-to-Drive:	6	Build Quality:	1
Comfort:	9	Interior Design:	9	Reliability:	1
Fuel Economy:	7	Exterior Design:	7

Vehicle

2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

the defective casteck heads in my 5.3 leak coolant. this causes what sounds like bad lifter. know what heads are in your 5.3 before you buy, otherwise you could wind up with truck with repairs more than its value.

Favorite Features

seats are better than my 08 sierra

Suggested Improvements

use heads that are not defective

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Best Truck For the Money

Written by: Marc B on 12/25/2008


Performance:	8	Fun-to-Drive:	10	Build Quality:	9
Comfort:	7	Interior Design:	6	Reliability:	9
Fuel Economy:	9	Exterior Design:	10

2005 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab Work Truck 4WD LB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

I read all the reviews on this truck before I bought. And most of them were positive. So I went out and bought used from a trustworthy dealer. Drove home over 400 miles that afternoon and night and totally enjoyed the ride home. Truck is very nice ride, and good looking. 5.3 engine has it all also. Gmc is easy to work on, and do your own services on. Save money right there.

5.3 engine, and the body style.

Disc brakes in the rear.

Very Satisfied

Written by: Pat Patterson on 10/28/2008


Performance:	7	Fun-to-Drive:	6	Build Quality:	6
Comfort:	8	Interior Design:	6	Reliability:	8
Fuel Economy:	6	Exterior Design:	6

2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab SLT Rwd SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

No major complaints. Overall a very well balanced truck. Roomy, comfortable, decent gas mileage. Recently traded for a 2008 model because of the rebates and incentives but if not for that this would've been a keeper.

Dual climate zones. Leather seats. Auto lights. Spray in bedliner.

More power, better mpg, a more serious sound system.

Mostly Happy

Written by: RMcGee on 08/25/2008


Performance:	8	Fun-to-Drive:	9	Build Quality:	7
Comfort:	8	Interior Design:	7	Reliability:	8
Fuel Economy:	9	Exterior Design:	9

2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLE 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

As soon as I saw this vehicle I loved it. Victory Red w/ GMC 20" wheels. I am on my 3rd year and just under 36k miles. I have pulled my 22' boat to the Ozarks which is around 300 miles each way through some hilly country. The truck shifts down a lot to keep up the RPM's. The interior seems a little on the cheap side & reminds me of some Mattel toys I had as a kid. I did have the intermediate shaft in the steering fixed at 25k miles. Now that my warranty is up my check engine light is on and I guess the vaccum canister needs replaced which is $500(for plastic). Overall I love the truck and use it for everything from towing to hauling. I just wish the standard warranty was 100k.

Dual climate control. Digital readout info on the radio tells the artist and the song name. Good fuel economy and a smooth ride for a 4WD.

Longer std. warranty. Higher quality interior pieces. Better painting process on plastic parts. The paint on the plastic below the chrome on my front bumper is pealing off bad. Heard from a ex-GM body man this is common.

Will Never own anything but GMC

Written by: Steve on 08/20/2008


Performance:	10	Fun-to-Drive:	10	Build Quality:	10
Comfort:	10	Interior Design:	10	Reliability:	10
Fuel Economy:	8	Exterior Design:	10

2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLT Rwd SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

This 2005 Pickup is my 3rd GMC pickup I have owned and I have never had any issues at all with all of them. This 2005 is probably the best one yet, It's rugged, tough, stirdy. Drives like a real truck. Stay true GMC your pickups are the best.

Too many to list, but to list a few. The message center. Power of the 5.3. Pickup power. The way it handles. Brakes are smooth, OnStar, Bose stereo.

Heighten the height. They should come from the factory with a spray on bedliner, or just a regular bedliner as standard option

2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Consumer Ratings & Reviews