There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, but owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 46 | |
| Power Train | 12 | |
| Air Bags | 8 | |
| Service Brakes | 6 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | |
| Structure | 4 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | |
| Visibility | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | |
| Seat Belts | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 24
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 5
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate — 2
- Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 1
- Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings — 1
- Seat Belts › Rear/Other — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 60,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 158,724 miles · reported Oct 22, 2018
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 melted away. The rubber hose that supplies water to the rear window washer/wiper had a hole in it, and may have been leaking windshield washer fluid onto the wires for a time. The wires were bare in some spots, some of the wire insulation looked melted/burnt away, and they looked corroded/with a…
Service Brakes · at 88,000 miles · reported Jun 26, 2017
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 worst part is, braking is supposed to be split and independent between front and rear brakes, so if you lose the front, the rear brakes still work, and vice versa. Well I lost all braking, I had no front or rear braking! This should be a clear safety problem and a mandatory recall! I…
Air Bags · at 87,000 miles · reported Feb 9, 2017
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 these problems a free fix or be forced to recall these vehicles immediately for repairs before alot of people get hurt or killed.
Air Bags · reported Aug 8, 2016
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 problems. My ABS sensor light comes on and off numerous times a day, and cluster states service air bag. General motors should also fix this for free under a recall as others have the same issue with this vehicle. My third major complaint, is the vehicle starting problem/hard start. It takes two turns of…
Air Bags · at 150,000 miles · reported May 5, 2016
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 about 150,000 miles. From what I have seen this is a huge problem that needs to be address by the company.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (46 reports), followed by power train (12). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 60,000 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.