2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. Newest first.
Monroe Truck Equipment (Monroe) is recalling certain model year 2006, 2008 and 2009 Chevrolet C7500 vehicles, 2005-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles, and 2009 Ford F-350, and F-450 vehicles, equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Monroe will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2014. Owners may contact Monroe at 1-608-328-8127.
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, and december 20, 2007, sold for light duty and medium duty trucks. the inboard retention nut used to maintain hub bearing assembly can loosen resulting in an ABS…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Wheel separation can result in a vehicle crash.
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.
Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. in either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased.
Remedy
Because a replacement leather seat cover that IS compatible with the passenger sensing system IS not available, general motors (gm) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in gm's letter to owners. the recall began on november 6, 2006. owners should contact gm at 1-877-477-1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle.
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 manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
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).
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 of occupants, especially smaller occupants, seated in this position. appropriate use of a child seat or booster seat, as recommended for small children, does…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A lap portion of the seat belt routing that IS not low and snug on the hips can allow the lap belt to ride up on an occupant's abdomen instead of fitting low around their hipbones, and therefore, can expose them to more risk of abdominal and internal organ injury.
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, 2005. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in a loss of brakes which could result in a crash.
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. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
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, starter interlock and transmission braking effect." under certain vehicle starting conditions, the shift lever position indicator located in the instrument panel…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The vehicle may move in an unintended direction resulting in possible injury to others outside of the vehicle.
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 1-866-996-9463.
Owner complaints
293 complaints9 involved a crash14 involved a fire12 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Sidewall · Tires › Tread/belt
P 285 50 R20 Cooper Discoverer HT blew out on Mass Tpke I 90 EB on Aug 8 @ approx 7:00pm while driving. Whole center section came off right rear tire leaving only the sidewalls on the rim. was able to manuever vehicle off I 90 EB off to the shoulder. Vehicle was towed of Turnpike to safe location.…
P 285 50 R20 Cooper Discoverer HT blew out on Mass Tpke I 90 EB on Aug 8 @ approx 7:00pm while driving. Whole center section came off right rear tire leaving only the sidewalls on the rim. was able to manuever vehicle off I 90 EB off to the shoulder. Vehicle was towed of Turnpike to safe location. Attempting to reach Cooper to advise and see if any recourse for reimbursement for blown tire and remaining tires on vehicle with same production date on tire 0f 3919; DOT UT6K CLD
- Electrical system › Instrument panel › Speedometer/odometer
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while attempting to check the Carfax report, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 42,000 and upon checking the Carfax, it was discovered that the mileage was 260,000.
- Air bags
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light was illuminated while starting the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The independent mechanic determined that the passenger’s side sensing…
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light was illuminated while starting the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The independent mechanic determined that the passenger’s side sensing system had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was advised by the mechanic that there was a recall associated to the failure, NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V417000 (Air Bags). The mechanic referred the contact to a dealer for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had checked the NHTSA.gov website and became aware that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.
- Power train
The gear shifting doesn’t seem to grab properly all the time. It will lurch into gear sometimes and sometime won’t engage in the gear indicated. The indicator lights dimmed and now don’t illuminate so you don’t know what gear you are in. It seems like this is a specific recall to my vehicle but when I enter my vin it says my car is not affected. I hope this can be looked into and repaired under the recall.
- Electrical system
Rear hatch/window failed to open via remote keyfob nor driver door button. Vehicle was parked at residence. Found that I could not open hatch nor window manually from in or outside which IS an extremely dangerous safety hazard.
- Power train
TL* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the gear shift indicator was inoperable which made it difficlut to distinguish which gear the vehicle was shifted to. The vehicle was taken to hall chevrolet chesapeake (3412 western branch blvd, chesapeake, va 23321) to be…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the gear shift indicator was inoperable which made it difficlut to distinguish which gear the vehicle was shifted to. The vehicle was taken to hall chevrolet chesapeake (3412 western branch blvd, chesapeake, va 23321) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v055000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number: the failure mileage was approximately 141,000.
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Service brakes
I purchased this vehicle and was told the recalls was up to date, my concern IS mostly when I sometimes hit the brakes I hear a humming sound. Not sure if it was due to a faulty recall or not.
- Air bags · Fuel/propulsion system · Seat belts
The brakes and steering locked up throwing me into a telephone pole and almost going out of the windshield slam sideways against the tree and not one of the airbags deployed my son was driving at the time if it were me I'D been dead because I have a brain tumor and cannot hit my head he has several injuries and lots of medical bills because he did not have insurance at the time of injury
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
Shift lever position indicator in the instrument panel cluster does not illuminate and driver does not know which gear vehicle IS in.
- Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel back flows out the gas tank on the ground no matter the fuel level. Fuel will dump onto the ground at varying degrees. Multiple reports by the forums. I will be submitting this link so others can post to prove this IS not a one time thing
- Air bags · Unknown or other
Vehicle states service air bag system
- Seats · Steering
'Tahoe recalls' front seat belts do not retract fully
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Visibility/wiper
TL* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. Over the years, the vehicle experienced several electrical failures, including the instrument panel lighting malfunctioning. The failure made it difficult to view the gauge information. In addition, the turn signals would only operate when the fog lights…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. Over the years, the vehicle experienced several electrical failures, including the instrument panel lighting malfunctioning. The failure made it difficult to view the gauge information. In addition, the turn signals would only operate when the fog lights were activated, and the rear windshield wiper malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to gilcrest chevrolet (6030 s. Tacoma way, tacoma, wa) where the rear window motor and instrument panel were replaced; however, the failures eventually recurred. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 10,000. *Bf. consumer stated dash light replace multi windshield wiper and replaced passenger seat heater.*jb
- Engine and engine cooling
TL* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. While the vehicle was idling at a traffic light, there was a strong odor of coolant coming from the vehicle. The contact also noticed white smoke coming through the air vents, which resulted in a burning odor. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. While the vehicle was idling at a traffic light, there was a strong odor of coolant coming from the vehicle. The contact also noticed white smoke coming through the air vents, which resulted in a burning odor. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed water in the oil when checking the dipstick. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
- Unknown or other
I was in the hospital truck sat for 2-3 days no one drove it. Woke my wife up at about 9 am on 02/08/2019 engulfed in flames burned truck to the ground . Firemen had to use jaws of life to get doors open burned completely up and I only had liability on it purchased it just 3 months ago from a used…
I was in the hospital truck sat for 2-3 days no one drove it. Woke my wife up at about 9 am on 02/08/2019 engulfed in flames burned truck to the ground . Firemen had to use jaws of life to get doors open burned completely up and I only had liability on it purchased it just 3 months ago from a used car lot. It caught a little bit of our house on fire newborn kept water on it till firemen arrived if not whole house would have burned wife said she heard a pop noise went outside truck was on fire
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. While adding fuel to the fuel tank, the fuel pump shut off and the fuel spilled out. The contact stated that the failure occurred each time the vehicle was fueled. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,836.
- Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc) · Steering
Check engine light won't go off. Not able to see gear panel prnd321. Right turning signal doesn't work sometimes or make high beams come on when it comes on.
- Steering · Suspension · Wheels
We've put 21,000 miles on these tires in 3 years and have tire rumbles, vibration while driving and side wall IS cracking and flaking away. Brought to the dealer where we got the tires from and they have no idea what's causing it. Seems to me that several people are having this issue. There needs to be a recall for these tires before someone gets hurt while driving.
- Service brakes · Steering
Noticed noise in my power steering on inspection found to be low on fluid finley found leak at break system. On research found this to be a problum on many chevy autos and trucks from 2003 to 2006 those are the ones I found
- Electrical system · Power train
Tamara recall lights shorting out (inside)they come on when they are not spouse to.licence plate lights flicker.moving and sitting still on both.transmission problems (slipping) read multiple forms online and they say the transmissions are junk that makes alot of people not want them.i love my tahoe and would love for the issues to be solved for me and everyone else.
- Air bags
My chevrolet tahoe 2005 has several airbag codes relating to the driver and passenger seats. The air bag light IS also on
- Structure › Body
Rear hatch unlocked but will not open with latch!
- Air bags · Unknown or other
Chevrolet IS well aware of the horns not working from 97 to 2006 horns not working. The horn failure happens with no notice. This can lead to death by not giving warning to others. It's a bad design flaw they've gm IS well aware of. The contact switch corrods and will not make contact. Gm wants…
Chevrolet IS well aware of the horns not working from 97 to 2006 horns not working. The horn failure happens with no notice. This can lead to death by not giving warning to others. It's a bad design flaw they've gm IS well aware of. The contact switch corrods and will not make contact. Gm wants $800 to fix the problem. Do a quick search and you will see 1000's of complaints on the issue. I'm sure it has lead to numerous deaths that the cause was unknown. We almost dead today when someone pulled out in front of us with no horn.
- Service brakes
Driving to help my daughter after she slid on icy road into ditch christmas morning, I hit the same patch of ice, when I stepped on the brakes it went to the floor. Took to repair shop they said the front bake line was rusted through and all the others were just as bad. Said they all should be replaced at a cost of $1700
- Electrical system · Service brakes · Steering
Steering wheel locks on his own, brake engages for no reason electrical system off
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011782This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
- 11009156This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 11008956This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 11007744This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 11007743This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 11007208This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
- 11007091This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
- 11006421GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.
- 11006274This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the customer the specification for speedometer needle accuracy is +/- 2 MPH at any given speed when looking straight at the needle.
- 11004761This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 11004557This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 11002312This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
- 11001321This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000576This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
- 11000162The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
- 10252735This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
- 10252163XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
- 10251890This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 10251887This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
- 10250775This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
- 10250347This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns for Canadian Dealers only.
- 10249980This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be reviewed to determine the root cause of the concern. If a repair attempt made the concern better but not eliminated or had no affect at all, and are requesting assistance from General Motors Technical Assistance Center record another Pico file and save it to the computer. After the new Pico Oscilloscope data has been saved email the data to General Motors Technical Assistance Center in the subject line include ?Vibration? ?Business Associate Code? and the last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number.
- 10249590This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10249579This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10249295This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
- 10249011This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10247780This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 10247748Speedometer Needle Accuracy Information.
- 10247747Speedometer Needle Accuracy Information
- 10247716J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
- 10247693Suspension.
- 10247681Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
- 10247552This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10247093Speedometer Needle Accuracy Information.
- 10247092Speedometer Needle Accuracy Information
- 10247063A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
- 10247061J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
- 10246952Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
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