MYRModel Year Report

2005 Chevrolet Suburban 2500

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2005 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:28:47.277Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1995: 4 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaints 1999: 12 complaints 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 34 complaints 2002: 33 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 20 complaints 2005: 6 complaints 2005 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2008: 7 complaints 2009: 1 complaints 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 7 complaints 2011
2005: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
19945
19954
19961
19971
19981
199912
20007
200134
200233
200321
200420
20056
20062
20087
20091
20105
20117

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

2 of 6 total reports mention: tires.

CRASH INJURY
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ROLLOVER ACCIDENT OF 2005 CHEVY SUBURBAN. RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED TREAD AT HIGHWAY SPEED. TIRES WERE BIG O PATHMAX LT245/75R16. TIRES HAD 10,465 MILES OF USE AT TIME OF ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20081103

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130826

STEERING

1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering.

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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. *LN

NHTSA ODI report, 20110207

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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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 .

NHTSA ODI report, 20110130

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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TL* 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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121010

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 2500?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.