2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 94
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2005
None on file
49% of complaints
Complaints per year
2005: 94 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 74 |
| 2000 | 67 |
| 2001 | 92 |
| 2002 | 120 |
| 2003 | 175 |
| 2004 | 182 |
| 2005 | 94 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 190 |
| 2008 | 101 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 53 |
| 2011 | 80 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
49% · 46 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-22
Power train
13% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.
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Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle was built with water inside the transmission. The service dealer determined it was rain water. The transmission was cleaned and completely resealed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-28
Air bags
9% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing sensor/control module.
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Vehicle was in shop one time all ready because air bag light came on. Took in for service they said loose ground all fixed. Then on 9/11/2006 I was involved in an accident. A driver failed to yield while making a left turn.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-09-21
Service brakes
9% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-06-26
Front brake line failure/brake line rupture. 6 months ago it was the rear brake line failure/rupture. Brake fluid caused smoke and small fire on the exhaust headers.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-09
Vehicle speed control
4% · 4 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2008-02-07Wheels07E106000 Certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060, shipped between January 23, 2006…
Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2008. Owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 46 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07E106000 · Wheels
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- Is the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.