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2005 HIGHLIGHTS
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Trim Levels
ALL 2005 GMC SIERRA 1500 TRIMS
| Trim | Body | Engine | MPG | HP | Seats | MSRP | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLETop Rated | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.8L | 17 | 285 | 3 | $25,755 | MyCar Score™68.3 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.8L | 17 | 285 | 3 | $26,055 | MyCar Score™68.2 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.8L | 16 | 285 | 3 | $23,395 | MyCar Score™68 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.8L | 16 | 285 | 3 | $23,495 | MyCar Score™67.9 | Look Up VIN |
| Base | Truck (Extended Cab) | 4.8L | 17 | 285 | 6 | $27,200 | MyCar Score™67.7 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Extended Cab) | 4.8L | 17 | 285 | 6 | $28,470 | MyCar Score™67.6 | Look Up VIN |
| Base | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.8L | 16 | 285 | 3 | $26,610 | MyCar Score™67.6 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE Hybrid | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 17 | 295 | 6 | $30,970 | MyCar Score™67.4 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 16 | 295 | 6 | $26,470 | MyCar Score™67.4 | Look Up VIN |
| Base | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.8L | 16 | 285 | 3 | $26,910 | MyCar Score™67.4 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.3L | 16 | 195 | 3 | $18,190 | MyCar Score™67.4 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.3L | 16 | 195 | 3 | $18,290 | MyCar Score™67.3 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.8L | 16 | 285 | 3 | $29,270 | MyCar Score™67.2 | Look Up VIN |
| Base | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 16 | 295 | 6 | $28,200 | MyCar Score™67.2 | Look Up VIN |
| Base | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.3L | 16 | 195 | 3 | $21,405 | MyCar Score™67.1 | Look Up VIN |
| Base | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.3L | 16 | 195 | 3 | $21,705 | MyCar Score™67 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.8L | 16 | 285 | 3 | $29,570 | MyCar Score™67 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 16 | 295 | 6 | $29,670 | MyCar Score™67 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Extended Cab) | 4.8L | 16 | 285 | 6 | $28,340 | MyCar Score™66.9 | Look Up VIN |
| Base | Truck (Extended Cab) | 4.8L | 16 | 285 | 6 | $30,070 | MyCar Score™66.7 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 16 | 295 | 6 | $30,790 | MyCar Score™66.7 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 16 | 295 | 5 | $33,270 | MyCar Score™66.7 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 16 | 295 | 5 | $33,565 | MyCar Score™66.5 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Extended Cab) | 4.8L | 16 | 285 | 6 | $31,835 | MyCar Score™66.4 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Extended Cab) | 4.3L | 16 | 195 | 6 | $24,770 | MyCar Score™66.4 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 15 | 295 | 6 | $29,540 | MyCar Score™66.4 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE Hybrid | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 16 | 295 | 6 | $34,335 | MyCar Score™66.2 | Look Up VIN |
| Base | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 15 | 295 | 6 | $31,270 | MyCar Score™66.2 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 16 | 295 | 5 | $34,855 | MyCar Score™66.2 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 15 | 295 | 6 | $33,035 | MyCar Score™66 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 15 | 310 | 5 | $36,630 | MyCar Score™65.8 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 15 | 295 | 6 | $34,140 | MyCar Score™65.7 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 15 | 295 | 5 | $36,930 | MyCar Score™65.4 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 15 | 295 | 5 | $38,205 | MyCar Score™65.2 | Look Up VIN |
| Denali | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6L | 13 | 345 | 5 | $41,735 | MyCar Score™64.1 | Look Up VIN |
SLE
Top RatedBody
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
3
MSRP
$25,755
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
3
MSRP
$26,055
Drive
rear wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
16
HP
285
Seats
3
MSRP
$23,395
Drive
four wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
16
HP
285
Seats
3
MSRP
$23,495
Drive
four wheel drive
Base
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$27,200
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
17
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$28,470
Drive
rear wheel drive
Base
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
16
HP
285
Seats
3
MSRP
$26,610
Drive
four wheel drive
SLE Hybrid
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
17
HP
295
Seats
6
MSRP
$30,970
Drive
rear wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
16
HP
295
Seats
6
MSRP
$26,470
Drive
rear wheel drive
Base
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
16
HP
285
Seats
3
MSRP
$26,910
Drive
four wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
16
HP
195
Seats
3
MSRP
$18,190
Drive
rear wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
16
HP
195
Seats
3
MSRP
$18,290
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
16
HP
285
Seats
3
MSRP
$29,270
Drive
four wheel drive
Base
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
16
HP
295
Seats
6
MSRP
$28,200
Drive
rear wheel drive
Base
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
16
HP
195
Seats
3
MSRP
$21,405
Drive
rear wheel drive
Base
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
16
HP
195
Seats
3
MSRP
$21,705
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
16
HP
285
Seats
3
MSRP
$29,570
Drive
four wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
16
HP
295
Seats
6
MSRP
$29,670
Drive
rear wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
16
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$28,340
Drive
four wheel drive
Base
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
16
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$30,070
Drive
four wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
16
HP
295
Seats
6
MSRP
$30,790
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
16
HP
295
Seats
5
MSRP
$33,270
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
16
HP
295
Seats
5
MSRP
$33,565
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
16
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$31,835
Drive
four wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
16
HP
195
Seats
6
MSRP
$24,770
Drive
rear wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
15
HP
295
Seats
6
MSRP
$29,540
Drive
four wheel drive
SLE Hybrid
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
16
HP
295
Seats
6
MSRP
$34,335
Drive
four wheel drive
Base
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
15
HP
295
Seats
6
MSRP
$31,270
Drive
four wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
16
HP
295
Seats
5
MSRP
$34,855
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
15
HP
295
Seats
6
MSRP
$33,035
Drive
four wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
15
HP
310
Seats
5
MSRP
$36,630
Drive
four wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
15
HP
295
Seats
6
MSRP
$34,140
Drive
four wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
15
HP
295
Seats
5
MSRP
$36,930
Drive
four wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
15
HP
295
Seats
5
MSRP
$38,205
Drive
four wheel drive
Denali
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
13
HP
345
Seats
5
MSRP
$41,735
Drive
all wheel drive
At a Glance
KEY SPECS
Body Type
Truck (Regular Cab), Truck (Extended Cab), Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG Range
13–17 MPG
HP Range
195–345 HP
Seating
Up to 3
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Drive Type
rear wheel drive
Towing
8,300 lbs
Dimensions & Comfort
SPACE & COMFORT
Based on the top-rated 2005 Sierra 1500 trim.
Exterior Dimensions
Length
205.7 in
Width
78.5 in
Height
71.2 in
Wheelbase
119 in
Interior Dimensions
Front Headroom
41 in
Front Legroom
41.3 in
Cargo & Capacity
Towing
8,300 lbs
Curb Weight
4,225 lbs
Safety & Warranty
PROTECTION & COVERAGE
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Overall
Not tested by NHTSAOpen Recalls
3 recalls
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. nhtsa.gov/ratings
Warranty Coverage
Basic Coverage
3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain
3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Roadside Assistance
3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Family & Safety
IS THIS A GOOD FAMILY CAR?
Car Seat Usability
Always have car seat installation checked by a certified technician. Find an inspection station near you →
LATCH System
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) is required on all US vehicles from 2003 onward.
✓ LATCH anchors required
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Common Questions
2005 GMC SIERRA 1500 FAQ
How many recalls does a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 have?▾
The 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 has 3 recalls on record with NHTSA. Always verify current recall status at nhtsa.gov before purchasing.
What is the fuel economy of a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500?▾
The 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 gets 13–17 MPG combined depending on trim level and drivetrain configuration.
What is the best 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 trim to buy used?▾
Based on MyCar Score™ ratings, the SLE trim scores highest at 68.3 out of 100, balancing value, fuel economy, and specifications.
Is the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 a good used car?▾
The 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 has an average MyCar Score™ of 67 out of 100. MyCar Score™ weighs NHTSA safety ratings, recall history, fuel economy, and value. This is a competitive score for the segment.
How much does a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 cost used?▾
New MSRP for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 ranged from $18,190 to $41,735. Used prices vary by mileage, trim, and condition — run a free VIN lookup to check a specific vehicle.
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