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2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, most often about the electrical (49% of complaints, typically around 57,500 miles). It is 6th of 16 Suburban 1500 model years by number of complaints.

Complaints94
Recalls0
Crashes reported2
Fires reported2
Injuries reported0

Most common 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems

  1. Electrical

    46 complaints · 49%

    Half of these problems showed up before 57,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.

    While driving the speedometer began to give erratic readings, the needle bounced around and gave inaccurate information. This initial problem seemed to resolve itself when I stopped and turned the vehicle off and then restarted it. Since the initial incident the problem has been sporadic but becoming more frequent.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 57,250 miles
    The speedometer needle began reading higher and higher speeds even though there was no acceleration. When sitting still, the speedometer read 70 MPH. The needle will not return to zero, even when the vehicle is parked.I have contacted the dealer and was told it would cost $400.00 to $500.00 to repair. I cannot drive…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 57,357 miles

  2. Transmission

    11 complaints · 12%

    Half of these problems showed up before 52,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.

    Transmission needed to be replaced with a rebuilt transmission @ 51,100 miles. Children and other passengers were stranded in pa @ 12:00 am.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 51,100 miles
    My 2005 suburban the drive shaft was broken at only about 40 MPH. If it happened on highway, probally will cause an accident because I has lost the control totally.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 53,000 miles

  3. Air bags

    8 complaints · 9%

    Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.

    Had to replace the sensor for the air bag. This should have been covered by general motors. I know that a lot of people would not have this problem fixed due to the cost. When the service air bag light comes on it deactivates the air bags. This is a major safety issue. We have a 2000 Chevrolet tahoe in out family that…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 77,791 miles
    Tl contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. Upon purchasing the vehicle in october of 2008, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer failed to repair the air bags at the time of purchase. The contact could not have the vehicle registered in the state of texas with the warning…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 80,000 miles

  4. Brakes

    8 complaints · 9%

    Half of these problems showed up before 88,000 miles.

    I had a rusted brake line (driver side front) fail june 25th, 2017. This truck is 12 years old and has less than 90,000 miles. Immediately all braking was lost and the pedal pushed to the floor. Repeated pressing the brake only pumped out all the brake fluid. This was a sudden and catastrophic loss of braking. The…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 88,000 miles
    Went to move vehicle to attach landscape trailer. Brakes went down to the floor. Upon investigation, found brake fluid on ground from driver side right front. Had vehicle towed to repair station and asked mechanic to replace brake line and check all other brake lines. Mechanic ended up replacing 80% of lines due to…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 81,000 miles

  5. Fuel system

    5 complaints · 5%

    Parts named most often: delivery.

    Smelled fuel looked under vehicle and fuel was spraying out of fuel hose. Immediately drove to dealer service department to be looked at. On the way the vehicle lost almost all remaining fuel. Dealer is replacing parts at a great expense.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 45,000 miles
    Tl contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. While the contact was driving she smelled fuel. When she reached her destination, she noticed that fuel was spilling outside the vehicle onto the ground. Thirty seconds after turning the vehicle off, the fuel stopped leaking. The vehicle was taken to two repairs shops…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 140,000 miles

  6. Engine

    4 complaints · 4%

    Parts named most often: engine.

    : the contact stated while driving 50 MPH on a dry highway in a passing situation, a light stating "reduced engine power" illuminated in the vehicle. The vehicle lost a majority of the engine power, and the tachometer would not pass 1200 rpms. The vehicle was not immediately taken in for service.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 48,275 miles
    My 2005 k1500 suburban sustained a cracked head with 73,000 on the engine. The service department at my dealership has no information that a manufacturing problem exists. The repair cost over $2,000. This is not a normal occurrence or expected vehicle wear.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 73,000 miles

  7. Speed control

    4 complaints · 4%

    While driving on interstate when speedometer started reading 80 then 90 then 100, then eventually 120 MPH. Pulled over, speedometer only returned to 45. Had to start and stop engine 7 times to get to reset. Happens approximately every 2 weeks. Can't count on its accuracy for my safety in driving.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 41,000 miles
    I purchased my vehicle last year and I am having problems with my speedometer and my RPM gage. I was driving and my speedometer just kept moving up and finally it just got stuck at 120. It doesn't move from there and it is a very big safety issue. My wife uses the vehicle mostly and is on the freeway quite a bit and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 55,000 miles

  8. Body and structure

    4 complaints · 4%

    Parts named most often: body, frame and members.

    I have a 2005 Chevrolet surburban. The back hatch window has plastic or rubber hinges to hold it to the frame. The window also has a bolt to hold the piston cylinders so the window could close and open. The window frame where it holds the hinge broke off and now the hinge or bolt that holds the cylinders for the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 50,850 miles
    Rear hatch of my 2005 Chevrolet suburban failed to open. There is no device inside the vehicle to effect escape, if involved in a crash that would affect opening of any of the four side doors, and quick exit mandatory. I am a retired jersey city firefighter, and did not realize the safety issue.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 60,750 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (46 complaints, typically around 57,500 miles); transmission (11 complaints, typically around 52,000 miles); air bags (8 complaints, typically around 78,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2005 a bad year for the Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
It is 6th of 16 Suburban 1500 model years by number of complaints, with 94 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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