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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 293 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe, most often about the electrical (43% of complaints, typically around 65,500 miles). It is 11th of 27 Tahoe model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe problems
Electrical
126 complaints · 43%Half of these problems showed up before 65,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery, ignition.
Speedometer works intermittently. Sometimes stays at 0, sometimes pegged, sometimes in between...all independent of speed. Found this was a widespread issue and dealer states gm is covering repairs for 03-04, but not yet 05 and I believe to only 70k miles. My 05 is at 67k miles and I have requested goodwill from gm.…
The speedometer on our 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe lt does not function properly. Sometimes we are going slower than it shows and other times we are going faster. For example, we may be driving 65 MPH but it will show 120 MPH. Or we may be driving 45 MPH but it shows 70 MPH. And sometimes it works. You just never know for…
Fuel system
30 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 80,500 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, storage.
The oil gauge on my 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe was replaced on april 6, 2011. The needle was as far over on the right side of the gauge (looking at it) as it could go. It clearly was not reading the amount of oil pressure. The entire dash panel had to be replaced to correct this problem after it was determined there were no…
I own a 2005 chevy Tahoe I bought new. Last year in 2012 the fuel lines coming out of the fuel pump rotted out and I had to replace the whole pump. Early this year (2013) the transmission lines rotted out and all had to be replaced, in september this year (2013) the brake lines rotted out and had to be replaced. Lucky…
Transmission
24 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 94,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, transfer case (4-wheel drive), manual transmission.
The shift lever position indicator located in the instrument panel cluster does not illuminate at various times. This has happened on and off for a while and I decided to research the issue. I found a similar recall for this model year vehicle on your website, but gm refuses to cover the defect on my VIN. I recently…
Approximately 1 year ago the gear shift indicator began to be dimmer than the other dash displays. The dealership said nothing was wrong. Since then it is now no longer visible and it is not possible to visually determine what gear the vehicle is in. I have been told that it is not covered under gm recall 05023 (NHTSA…
Brakes
24 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 98,000 miles. Parts named most often: conventional, antilock, foundation components.
Just after coming off of a major highway,slowing down as I was approaching a set of lights,the brake pedal lost pressure,and went to the floor on my 2005 chevy Tahoe. The rotors,pads and calipers had just been replaced 6mths prior,so I knew they were not the problem. I figured either the master cylinder went, or…
When I was getting ready to back out of my driveway and pressed the brake to put the car into gear the brake felt loose. As I got the to bottom of my short driveway I pushed my foot on the brake and the pedal went to the floor luckily I was able to stop. I brought the truck into the be looked at and they advised me…
Wheels and tires
19 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 101,000 miles. Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems, sidewall, tread/belt.
Stopped to check air pressure in tires, that's when I saw the front driver side tire with a 6 inch sidewall separation leading from the rim sidewall to the tire tread. The rear driver side has a 3 inch separation starting into the sidewall.
I am the original owner of a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe with all original equipment. The vehicle standard equipment includes a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). The problem I have is that all five (spare tire) tire valve stem caps have seized on the valve stem which prevents adding air to the tires. The problem is due…
Air bags
19 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 123,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. Upon starting the vehicle, there was a beeping sound and the service air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 122,807.
On february 7th the driver side airbag spontaneously deployed as my family and I were driving home from the store. We contacted gm to find out if there were any recalls on our vehicle. We were instructed there were not and we should contact gm customer service. On february 11th they had US take our vehicle to a gm…
Engine
19 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 120,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving at 25 MPH, the contact noticed a knocking noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure…
I heard a ticking noise in the engine compartment, upon investigation of where the noise was coming from, found a exhaust manifold bolt missing. Research indicates this is a common occurrence on these type vehicles
Steering
19 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles.
The vehicle we currently own and two previous vehicles we have owned all have had the same problem in the front end. It is a known problem that Chevrolet tahoes have and although is has not caused an accident or injury it does pose a problem and Chevrolet will not issue a recall. A steering shaft must be replaced and…
I have a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe with a problem with the steering shaft. It was repaired under warranty on 03/01/06 with 20,385 miles at our local Chevrolet dealership. The dealers remedy was : "e7700 shaft, steering intermediate replace". The remedy lasted only about two years before the banging noise when turning…
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 Tahoe recalls
Electrical: electrical system
Risk: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Monroe will notify owners, and sure power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on march 24, 2014. Owners may contact monroe at 1-608-328-8127.
Full defect summary
Monroe truck equipment (monroe) is recalling certain model year 2006, 2008 and 2009 chevrolet c7500 vehicles, 2005-2006 chevrolet tahoe vehicles, and 2009 ford f-350, and f-450 vehicles, equipped with sure power-brand battery equalizers or dc-dc converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Air bags: frontal
Risk: If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. In either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased.
Fix: Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (gm) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in gm's letter to owners. The recall began on november 6, 2006. Owners should contact gm at 1-877-477-1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle.
Full defect summary
Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk: A lap portion of the seat belt routing that is not low and snug on the hips can allow the lap belt to ride up on an occupant's abdomen instead of fitting low around their hipbones, and therefore, can expose them to more risk of abdominal and internal organ injury.
Fix: Dealers will cut open the guide loop, remove a portion of the loop, and then the remaining two sides should be folded over and secured with a retainer free of charge. The recall began on july 21, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493.
Full defect summary
On certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2nd row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants, especially smaller occupants, seated in this position. Appropriate use of a child seat or booster seat, as recommended for small children, does improve the fit condition for this user group. In addition to instructions on proper infant and young child restraint (with child seats or boosters), special verbiage for restraining older child is included in the owner's manual. Also, the suggested seat belt fit/routing for adults, irrespective of seating position, is described in the owner's manual text.
Brakes: pedals and linkages
Risk: This could result in a loss of brakes which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for the brake pedal pushrod retainer and install one if it is missing free of charge. The manufacturer began contacting owners by telephone on march 10, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
Full defect summary
On certain sport utility vehicles, the brake pedal pushrod retainer may be missing. If the retainer is missing, the brake booster pushrod could disengage from the brake pedal.
Transmission: shift pattern indicator
Risk: The vehicle may move in an unintended direction resulting in possible injury to others outside of the vehicle.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
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 Tahoe
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (126 complaints, typically around 65,500 miles); fuel system (30 complaints, typically around 80,500 miles); transmission (24 complaints, typically around 94,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 11, 2014 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Chevrolet Tahoe?
- It is 11th of 27 Tahoe model years by number of complaints, with 293 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.