There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 2500, but owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Tires | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 1
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 84,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Tires · at 16,903 miles · reported Aug 26, 2013
Uniroyal liberator . The tread separation occurred about 11am on saturday july 15, 2013 on east bound I-10 just east of ozona, texas. Speed was ~79 MPH as part of a boy scout convoy returning from a high adventure outing. Vehicle was a 2005 k2500 suburban, lightly loaded with myself, 4 scouts and two back packs. Weather was overcast and 76 degrees f. Not towing. Tire pressure was checked at 80 PSI before the trip started and the tire casing was still inflated when removed to put on the spare.
Electrical System · at 107,000 miles · reported Oct 10, 2012
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet suburban 2500. The contact inspected the vehicle and detected a shortage within the circuits under the driver's side dashboard, which resulted in the wires becoming melted. The manufacturer was notified and recommended the vehicle be taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
Electrical System · at 106,389 miles · reported Sep 10, 2011
The speedometer reads erroneously high and often exceeds 100 MPH readings while my GPS reads at 70mph. There is no time at which indicated speed readings can be trusted.
Steering · at 84,000 miles · reported Feb 7, 2011
2005 chevrolet suburban steering gear failure x5. The steering gear and intermediate drive shaft has failed 5 times since 2006. Vehicle has 85k miles on it.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 68,000 miles · reported Jan 30, 2011
Exhaust manifold bolt head broke off. 1st bolt initially then second bolt next to it broke as well. No work has been done to motor or aftermarket parts added that would affect this part and create failure. Exhaust gas enters the underhood area . The exhaust makes a black plume up side of motor. Concerned that the leak could worsen leading to exhaust fumes entering passenger compartment. I do not know if the escaping hot exhaust gas could lead to fire. In addition, I would think the epa would be concerned about effects on vehicle emissions. The leaking exhaust gas is not passed through the…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 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 2500?
Owners report tires problems most often (2 reports), followed by electrical system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 84,000 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.