2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD Consumer Reviews
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Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
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2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)
Review
I have the Duramax/Allison combination. It is a very sloppy running engine. Sloppy in that it is not efficient at burning the $3 plus/gallon fuel it takes to run her. She smokes and run your finger on the inside of the tailpipe and you'll see what I mean. My guess is that in the hoursepower wars, GM spared no expense in trying to get ahead of the competition. They should have left the 0-60 nad quarter mile bragging rights to a more appropriate vehicle like the Camaro or Corvette. I'm looking for a new owner for this one.
Favorite Features
It'll pull and tow just about anything. It just cost too much while doing it. Great truck for someone connected with Exxon etc.
Suggested Improvements
Build a truck to be a truck and not a sports car.
1 out 4 people found this review helpful
GMC SIerra HD Duramax
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLT 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This truck pulls a 30 foot RV travel trailer with absolutely no problem. Using the tow button helps slow everything down with ease. This truck is much more quieter than Dodge or Ford. It has lots of power and looks great, unlike it's competition.
Favorite Features
Tow package. Turbo Diesel. OnStar. Heated seats. Redundant controls.
Suggested Improvements
Bench seats. Better gas mileage. Have seats recline all the way, not just part of the way.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Duramax Diesel Love IT
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| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4dr Extended Cab SLT 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
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This is the Duramax Diesel 2500 HD and I absolutely love this truck. I wouldn't trade it for any vehicle in the world. It pulls my 30 1990 very heavy camper like a dream, even in the mountains. I can't say enough positive about this truck.
Favorite Features
The Duramax Diesel engine along with the Allison transmission.
Suggested Improvements
Nice truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I love my truck so far it has a lot of power and it rides awesome. It is very comfortable and quiet inside. I would recommend it.
Favorite Features
The whole interior, it is very comfortable.
Suggested Improvements
Taller ride height.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
05 GMC 2500HD Duramax/ZF-6 Manual
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
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2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 5M)
Review
I enjoy this truck. The diesel has a lot of pep. The manual trans. is nice after getting a feel for it. The build quality for my W/T is less than desired. Handling is excellent for a truck this size. Ride is smooth. It has some design faults (ex: windshield wipers rise only about 3" from glass, pain to work on) and penny pinching faults (ex: no sun tint on top of windshield). All in all, I recommend.
Favorite Features
Duramax Diesel and the ZF-6 manual transmission.
Suggested Improvements
Body fit and finish leave somthing to be desired. Penny pinching starting to show.
Sierra Duramax/Allison
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLT 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
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Fuel mileage is poor at best. Engine surge and hesitation. Driveability is very eratic. Vehicle runs hot, fan runs excessively. Tranny and engine temp gauges always show 210 or better. All this while running vehicle empty. When towing all of the above is off the charts. GM answer is that all is normal.
Favorite Features
Interior features and comfort. Exterior styling.
Suggested Improvements
Bring back the LB7 generation Duramax.The LLY is a disaster.
Not Enough Professional Grade
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
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2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLT 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Three days after purchase the truck was in the shop with transmission problems. It was there for four days leaving me without a business truck. I now have to take it back because the transmission is causing more problems. There is a thumping noise behind the dash that I can't locate. The ride is fine for a heavy duty truck. I really expected more from GMC. The seats are too narrow and I'm a short person. I traded in a 2000 Yukon. I will be looking at the 2007 Tundra next year.
Favorite Features
Exterior style is good. XM radio is a keeper. Ride is good.
Suggested Improvements
Better warranty. Larger tires. A light that would tell me if the head lights are on. More cup holders. Shorter turning radius.
GMC 2500 hd
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
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2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4dr Extended Cab SLT 4WD LB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Good reliable truck. poor interior design for room (my 2003 was much better) 1st bose radio I have ever had that was worth the money. Satellite radio very dissapointing.
Favorite Features
Great ride for a 3/4 ton truck. great heated seats.
Suggested Improvements
Go back to the 6 pack radio, much easier to operate for man fingers. Go back to the large box between the seats. not enough use of interior room. How about some real leather seats, not the vinal coated leather ones it comes with which are like a K Mart leather coat.
2005 GMC 2500HD SLE Crew Cab SB 4WD 6.6L
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4dr Crew Cab SLE 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This 6.6L turbo with the 5 speed auto trans performs excellently whether driving empty or pulling a 30' RV. Interior is very plush (all the bells and whistles)and extremely quiet and comfortable on the road. The dash layout and field of vision behind the wheel is excellent. Added a bedrug and Pace Arrow bed-locker with power tail gate for security and improved MPG. Added ONKI brush guard for added protection from Colorado wildlife. This is a real truck for all occassions with added luxury and comfort!!! For '06 the manufacture has added 30 hp and 6 speed auto trans to an already outstanding rig.
Favorite Features
Comfortable leather package. Fit and finish is excellent. Auto trans temperature gauge. Sunroof brightens any day.
Suggested Improvements
Improved fuel mileage. Below eye line mirrors to cover blind spots. Navagation system.
Love this truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Love everything about this truck. Build quality is the best I have seen in years. Will pull a heavy trailer all day and it is easy to forget it is even behind you. Mine has the Duramax diesel and Allison transmission.
Favorite Features
Duramax diesel engine. OnStar system
Suggested Improvements
None
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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