MYRModel Year Report

2005 Chevrolet Suburban

▲ Better than typical
2005 Chevrolet Suburban
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:44:54.206Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
129
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 9 complaints 1986: 7 complaints 1987: 18 complaints 1987 1988: 30 complaints 1989: 62 complaints 1990: 54 complaints 1991: 52 complaints 1992: 189 complaints 1993: 500 complaints 1993 1994: 876 complaints 1995: 457 complaints 1996: 360 complaints 1997: 414 complaints 1998: 201 complaints 1999: 634 complaints 1999 2000: 282 complaints 2001: 440 complaints 2002: 286 complaints 2003: 301 complaints 2004: 204 complaints 2005: 129 complaints 2005 129 2006: 23 complaints 2007: 292 complaints 2008: 213 complaints 2009: 106 complaints 2010: 117 complaints 2011: 148 complaints 2011 2012: 101 complaints 2013: 118 complaints 2014: 59 complaints 2015: 431 complaints 2016: 219 complaints 2017: 142 complaints 2017 2018: 84 complaints 2019: 77 complaints 2020: 44 complaints 2021: 202 complaints 2022: 121 complaints 2023: 129 complaints 2023 2024: 45 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 9 complaints 1986: 7 complaints 1987: 18 complaints 1987 1988: 30 complaints 1989: 62 complaints 1990: 54 complaints 1990 1991: 52 complaints 1992: 189 complaints 1993: 500 complaints 1993 1994: 876 complaints 1995: 457 complaints 1996: 360 complaints 1996 1997: 414 complaints 1998: 201 complaints 1999: 634 complaints 1999 2000: 282 complaints 2001: 440 complaints 2002: 286 complaints 2002 2003: 301 complaints 2004: 204 complaints 2005: 129 complaints 2005 129 2006: 23 complaints 2007: 292 complaints 2008: 213 complaints 2008 2009: 106 complaints 2010: 117 complaints 2011: 148 complaints 2011 2012: 101 complaints 2013: 118 complaints 2014: 59 complaints 2014 2015: 431 complaints 2016: 219 complaints 2017: 142 complaints 2017 2018: 84 complaints 2019: 77 complaints 2020: 44 complaints 2020 2021: 202 complaints 2022: 121 complaints 2023: 129 complaints 2023 2024: 45 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 9 complaints 1985 1986: 7 complaints 1987: 18 complaints 1987 1988: 30 complaints 1989: 62 complaints 1989 1990: 54 complaints 1991: 52 complaints 1991 1992: 189 complaints 1993: 500 complaints 1993 1994: 876 complaints 1995: 457 complaints 1995 1996: 360 complaints 1997: 414 complaints 1997 1998: 201 complaints 1999: 634 complaints 1999 2000: 282 complaints 2001: 440 complaints 2001 2002: 286 complaints 2003: 301 complaints 2003 2004: 204 complaints 2005: 129 complaints 2005 129 2006: 23 complaints 2007: 292 complaints 2007 2008: 213 complaints 2009: 106 complaints 2009 2010: 117 complaints 2011: 148 complaints 2011 2012: 101 complaints 2013: 118 complaints 2013 2014: 59 complaints 2015: 431 complaints 2015 2016: 219 complaints 2017: 142 complaints 2017 2018: 84 complaints 2019: 77 complaints 2019 2020: 44 complaints 2021: 202 complaints 2021 2022: 121 complaints 2023: 129 complaints 2023 2024: 45 complaints

2005: 129 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19811
19821
19833
19846
19859
19867
198718
198830
198962
199054
199152
1992189
1993500
1994876
1995457
1996360
1997414
1998201
1999634
2000282
2001440
2002286
2003301
2004204
2005129
200623
2007292
2008213
2009106
2010117
2011148
2012101
2013118
201459
2015431
2016219
2017142
201884
201977
202044
2021202
2022121
2023129
202445

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

29% · 38 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

Service brakes

19% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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The fuel line that is on top of the gas tank rotted through. The brake and transmission lines rotted and leaked. The chassis is rotting in different places I have less than 77,000 miles on it since I bought new.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-02

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and suspension

Power train

12% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

Structure

9% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing hatchback/liftgate and body.

CRASHINJURY
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The driver was sitting at the stop light for approximately one minute. Both the driver and passenger heard a revving noise. The driver's right foot remained on the brake.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-30

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Air bags

8% · 10 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, she crashed into the rear of a trash truck. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-13

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2004-07-30Fuel system, gasoline04V376000 On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with 5.3L (Rpo L59) V8 engines, the engine fuel rail crossover tube retainer screws were not manufactured to specifications and may break.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel rail crossover tube and, if necessary, replace the retainer screws. Owners were notified by telephone on July 30, 2004, with a followup owner letter began August 5…

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    2005-02-22Power train05V055000 Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence…

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2005. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and GMC at…

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    2005-03-10Service brakes, hydraulic05V103000 On certain sport utility vehicles, the brake pedal pushrod retainer may be missing. If the retainer is missing, the brake booster pushrod could disengage from the brake pedal.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for the brake pedal pushrod retainer and install one if it is missing free of charge. The manufacturer began contacting owners by telephone on March 10, 2005.…

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    2005-03-23Service brakes, hydraulic05V043000 Certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost…

    Remedy: Dealers will test the hydro-boost assembly for functional operation of the two-function valve. If the hydro-boost assembly fails the test, dealers will replace the assembly free of charge. The…

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    2005-07-21Seat belts05V163000 On certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2ND row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips…

    Remedy: Dealers will cut open the guide loop, remove a portion of the loop, and then the remaining two sides should be folded over and secured with a retainer free of charge. The recall began on July 21…

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    2006-08-31Engine and engine cooling06V289000 On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1L V8 (Rpo L8-VIN g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2006. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC trucks at…

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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

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Buy-smart checklist

2005 Chevrolet Suburban — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 38 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 15 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V376000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 05V055000 · Power train
  • Recall 05V103000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 05V043000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 05V163000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 06V289000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.