Major Problems with 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Mileage: 48000 miles

2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 AIR BAGS

2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Browse 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 complaints by category

Problems with INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and AIR BAGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Suburban 1500 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the speedometer needle began reading higher and higher speeds even though there was no acceleration. when sitting still the speedometer...	24 ~ 53935 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM instrument cluster failure. gauges not accurate. i was told instrument cluster would need to be replaced at my cost. *tr...	22 ~ 60256 miles
AIR BAGS vehicle was in shop one time all ready because air bag light came on. took in for service they said...	7 ~ 66143 miles
SERVICE BRAKES went to move vehicle to attach landscape trailer. brakes went down to the floor. upon investigation found brake fluid on...	6 ~ 88500 miles
POWER TRAIN i was driving with my two young children in the car and my car made a clicking sound and then...	5 ~ 62600 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle was built with water inside the transmission. the service dealer determined it was...	5 ~ 50049 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving on interstate when speedometer started reading 80 then 90 then 100 then eventually 120 mph. pulled over speedometer...	4 ~ 52614 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM my vehicle was manufactured with a defective fuel pump. i have had nothing but problems with the fuel gauge and...	3 ~ 106333 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE rear hatch of my 2005 chevrolet suburban failed to open. there is no device inside the vehicle to effect escape...	2 ~ 54375 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i own a 2005 chevrolet suburban the rear lift gate has a window that is incorporated into the lift gate...	2 ~ 59000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the traction control activates itself on my vehicle even when on dry pavement with very conservative driving. when turning or...	2 ~ 88000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph on a dry highway in a passing situation a light stating "reduced...	2 ~ 61938 miles
STEERING had serviced the transfer case and had taken it back twice now besides a noise like that of a power...	1
WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet k1500 suburban. the contact stated that the spare tire carrier on the vehicle...	1 ~ 91175 miles
SEAT BELTS had to replace the sensor for the air bag. this should have been covered by general motors. i know that...	1 ~ 77791 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS had to replace the sensor for the air bag. this should have been covered by general motors. i know that...	1 ~ 77791 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet suburban 1500. the contact stated that the socket and wires for the rear...	1 ~ 190000 miles
ENGINE my 2005 chevrolet suburban z71 switches randomly and without specific cause into reduced engine power which nearly go me killed...	1 ~ 105000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that while driving at highway speeds the hodo latch...	1 ~ 125000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet suburban 1500. while the contact was driving she smelled fuel. when she reached her...	1 ~ 140000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2005 chevrolet suburban. failure of the abs / traction control computer (gm part no.15234605). failure occurred at 62 000 miles	1 ~ 62000 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN my 2005 suburban the drive shaft was broken at only about 40 mph. if it happened on highway probally will	1 ~ 53000 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph the gear shifted...	1 ~ 38000 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i have a 2005 chevrolet surburban. the back hatch window has plastic or rubber hinges to hold it to the...	1 ~ 50850 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my 2005 k1500 suburban sustained a cracked head with 73 000 on the engine. the service department at my dealership...	1 ~ 73000 miles
VISIBILITY i own a 2005 chevrolet suburban the rear lift gate has a window that is incorporated into the lift gate...	1 ~ 48000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE smelled fuel looked under vehicle and fuel was spraying out of fuel hose. immediately drove to dealer service department to...	1 ~ 45000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY issue with instrument panel (including stereo lights on panel instrument gauges) power windows/locks & security system - randomly shuts off....	1
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet suburban 1500. the driver side shoulder seat belt in the center row will not...	1 ~ 35900 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet suburban 1500. while the vehicle was being serviced the mechanic discovered that the two...	1

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