CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Chevrolet Suburban has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (38 reports).
2005 Chevrolet Suburban recalls
Most common 2005 Chevrolet Suburban problems
Problem areas named in the 129 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 38 |
| Service Brakes | 18 |
| Power Train | 15 |
| Structure | 11 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 6 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Steering | 5 |
What owners report
The vehicle was idle for about 4 months. I took it to a carwash to clean the dust off. Upon returning (abt a 2 mile trip) the brakes failed and steam was coming out from under the hood. I opened the hood and brake fluid was sprayed all over the driver's side of the engine and wheel well. A brake line had rusted through and burst. Fortunately, I made it home carefully because I had noticed the brakes were soft.
This vehicle has less than 84,000 miles on it, and the chassis or frame is rotted. The rear anti sway bar already rotted off it, and the front bar is hanging down on the passenger side. I have photos of this, but don't know how to download them. The body has a little rot here, and there, but that is repairable. I spent a lot of money in purchasing this vehicle, and I expected it to last a very long time. The interior is almost like new. I am thinking about putting a tort claim about this to GM. Please help me all you can. I forgot to write that I also spent extra money for it to be undercoated, and it is supposed to be a lifetime warranty. I called that company, and they said it was only for
Air bag sensors went out making air bag inoperable.
This defect pertains to gear indicator on the instrument panel. During the daylight hours the light indicating the gear the car is in (park, neutral, drive, etc.) is impossible to read. At night you can just barely read the gear indicators. The dimness of the lights behind this gear indicator gauge is a safety hazard because you cannot tell what gear you are in during the day. It is an expensive repair because the instrument panel needs to be removed to fix the problem.
Speedometer stops working intermittently. This is a safety hazard as the operator cannot tell the speed that the vehicle is operating. It seems to occur randomly.
2005 Chevrolet Suburban questions
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban: Engine And Engine Cooling; Seat Belts:Rear/Other; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages; Power Train:Manual Transmission:Shift Pattern Indicator; Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban?
Based on 129 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (38), Service Brakes (18), Power Train (15).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Chevrolet Suburban has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.