2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Suburban 1500 years
- More complaints than other years 6th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. That ranks 6th out of 22 Suburban 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (46 complaints, 49%), typically at around 57,250 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 94owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 46 | 49% | 57,250 | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 12% | 52,050 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 9% | 77,791 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 6% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 4% | 55,800 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 4% | 55,275 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 3% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 3% | 159,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 92,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 56,846 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 190,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 91,175 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I noticed corroded and what i would call charred or burnt wiring on the wiring harness for the rear lift gate of my suburban. I noticed it when i opened the lift gate to gain access to the rear of the suburban. It appears that the rubber grommet material protecting the wiring harness, was burnt or…
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…
For approximately the last 4 years the airbag light has been on indicating an issue with the airbag system. Given all the airbag problems in recent years and the fact this seems to be a common problem with 2005 gm suvs and given airbags are vital safety equipment gm needs to provide owners with…
2005 chevrolet suburban 1500 4x4 flex fuel, 5.3l. This vehicle's instrument cluster does not work. Tachometer pegs and sticks. The speedometer is stuck at zero. This is a very serious safety concern that general motors/gm should do a free recall for as many owners of this vehicle have the same…
I turned my 2005 suburban on and the air bag light came on. I took it in to the chevy/gm dealer who said, "the right, front, air bag sensor was the cause." it would cost $375 to fix it. I did not get it fixed at that time. It is dangerous because the air bags are inoperable. The problem occurred at…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 46 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Suburban 1500 model years, the 2005 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.