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1GTHK29285E181498 — 2005 GMC Sierra 2500Hd Slt — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2005 GMC Sierra 2500Hd Slt

Lot #42599833 · VIN 1GTHK29285E181498

🇺🇸 IAAIStorm DamageKeys included✓ Runs & drivesSold

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2005 GMC Sierra, Storm Damage, IAAI, VIN 1GTHK29285E181498 · photo 1 of 16

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Auction IAAI · Lot #42599833

Final bid1 650 USD15% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 11 147 USDRepair estimate: 11 147 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine1 281 398 ₴≈ 28 701 USD

1 · Auction price1 700 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT22 406 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker935 USD

5 · Certification + registration190 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 1GTHK29285E181498 history

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IAAI

Jul 16, 2025

Sold

1 650 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: GMC Sierra 2005

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 448. Of these — crashes: 11, fires: 19.

Most-reported systems

Service Brakes
142
Electrical System
137
Steering
52
Hydraulic
50
Engine And Engine Cooling
32
Power Train
30

Official recalls

Power Train
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT." UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE STARTING CONDITIONS, THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR LOCATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER MAY NOT ILLUMINATE. IF THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR DOES NOT ILLUMINATE, THE DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHICH GEAR THE VEHICLE IS IN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
NHTSA campaign: 05V055000
Exterior Lighting
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
NHTSA campaign: 09E025000
Engine And Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463.