Model year guide

2005 GMC sierra 2500 hd

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 GMC sierra 2500 hd is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2005 GMC sierra 2500 hd — representative photo
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2005 GMC sierra 2500 hd at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined9–11 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2005 GMC sierra 2500 hd recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2005 GMC sierra 2500 hd.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2005 GMC sierra 2500 hd MPG & running costs

Combined9–11 mpg
City9 mpg
Highway11 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,467
EPA size classStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$15,333 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2005 GMC sierra 2500 hd costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$27,335
Fuel only$27,335
Per mile$0.36

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2005 GMC sierra 2500 hd trims & engines on record

Engines
6.6L 8-cyl

2005 GMC sierra 2500 hd vehicles on record

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2005 GMC sierra 2500 hd — frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 GMC sierra 2500 hd have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2005 GMC sierra 2500 hd. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2005 GMC sierra 2500 hd get?

The 2005 GMC sierra 2500 hd has U.S. EPA estimates of 9–11 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.