2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 292 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 13th highest complaint count among 26 Tahoe model years with reports.
Of the 2005 reports, 9 involved a crash and 14 involved a fire. 12 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical systemFeb 11, 2014
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 the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Campaign 14V070000 on NHTSA.gov
Wheels, hubDec 17, 2007
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 LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
Campaign 07E106000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalOct 31, 2006
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 06V417000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasolineMay 19, 2006
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, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
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.
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).
Campaign 06E043000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, rear/otherApr 22, 2005
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 IMPROVE THE FIT CONDITION FOR THIS USER GROUP. IN ADDITION TO INSTRUCTIONS ON PROPER INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD RESTRAINT (WITH CHILD SEATS OR BOOSTERS), SPECIAL VERBIAGE FOR RESTRAINING OLDER CHILD IS INCLUDED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. ALSO, THE SUGGESTED SEAT BELT FIT/ROUTING FOR ADULTS, IRRESPECTIVE OF SEATING POSITION, IS DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL TEXT.
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.
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.
Campaign 05V163000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, pedals and linkagesMar 18, 2005
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.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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.
Campaign 05V103000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, manual transmission, shift pattern indicatorFeb 14, 2005
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 CLUSTER MAY NOT ILLUMINATE. IF THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR DOES NOT ILLUMINATE, THE DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHICH GEAR THE VEHICLE IS IN.
THE VEHICLE MAY MOVE IN AN UNINTENDED DIRECTION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY TO OTHERS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
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.
Campaign 05V055000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: gasoline
16 reports, newest first. Show all
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Visibility, Jan 28, 2015
2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE. FUEL PUMP ERUPTION, DUE TO THE SMELL OF COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER ALSO NOTICED A LEAK FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *MW ALSO, THE WINDOW SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION. *JB
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 19, 2014
FUEL LINE RUSTED OUT. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Service brakes, Sep 24, 2013
I OWN A 2005 CHEVY TAHOE I BOUGHT NEW. LAST YEAR IN 2012 THE FUEL LINES COMING OUT OF THE FUEL PUMP ROTTED OUT AND I HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE PUMP. EARLY THIS YEAR (2013) THE TRANSMISSION LINES ROTTED OUT AND ALL HAD TO BE REPLACED, IN SEPTEMBER THIS YEAR (2013) THE BRAKE LINES ROTTED OUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. LUCKY FOR ME I WAS JUST LEAVING MY DRIVEWAY. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS GM VEHICLE. I DON'T KNOW IF I WOULD EVER BUY A GM VEHICLE AGAIN. *JS
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 6, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF FUEL WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, BUT THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT DISPLAY AN EMPTY READING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000 UPDATED 10/17/12*LJ
Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 4, 2011
FUEL SENDING UNIT NOT FUNCTIONING ON 2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE. SPOKE WITH MY MECHANIC WHO STATED IT WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE SENDING UNIT MADE IT SO THE GAS DID NOT REGISTER ON THE FUEL GAUGE MAKING IT LIKELY TO RUN OUT OF GAS AT AN INOPPORTUNE TIME, POSSIBLY CREATING A TRAFFIC HAZARD OR CRASH. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 4, 2011
THE INCIDENT IS THE VEHICLE STALLING ON THE INTERSTATE WHICH COULD HAVE LEAD TO A ACCIDENT IF THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME HAD NOT SWIRVED AT THE LAST MOMENT. THE FUEL GUAGE REGISTERD 3/4 TANK OF GAS. ONCE STOPPED AT THE NEXT EXIT I WAS ABLE TO PUT 25 GALLONS IN THE TANK. I HAVE SINCE NOTICED THAT THE GUAGE WILL READ SPORATIC READINGS BUT THEN SETTLE BACK TO AROUND THE 3/4 TANK MARK. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, May 2, 2011
FUEL GAUGE ON 2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE DOES NOT ACCURATELY REPORT FUEL LEVEL. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 2, 2011
THE OIL GAUGE ON MY 2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE WAS REPLACED ON APRIL 6, 2011. THE NEEDLE WAS AS FAR OVER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE GAUGE (LOOKING AT IT) AS IT COULD GO. IT CLEARLY WAS NOT READING THE AMOUNT OF OIL PRESSURE. THE ENTIRE DASH PANEL HAD TO BE REPLACED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM AFTER IT WAS DETERMINED THERE WERE NO BAD CONNECTIONS TO THE UNIT. THE DASH PART WAS $350.00. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 9, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS HE REFUELED THE VEHICLE, GASOLINE BEGAN SPEWING FROM THE FILLER NECK PREVENTING HIM FROM REFUELING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO STATED THAT IT WOULD BE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEALER IF THEY WANTED TO COVER THE COSTS OF REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 15, 2011
2005 TAHOE-DUE TO FAULTY PURGE CANISTER SOLENOID (EVAP) CANNOT PUT GAS IN VEHICLE DUE TO THE AIR HAS NOWHERE TO ESCAPE WHILE FILLING. GAS SPURTS BACK OUT OF FUEL NECK CAUSING POTENTIAL SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD. GM HAS A NEW REDESIGNED PART BUT DOES NOT REPLACE OR REPAIR AT THEIR COST. CONSUMER IS GETTING CHARGED AND REQUIRED PAY FOR THEIR ACKNOWLEDGED PROBLEMS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 23, 2009
THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR A 2005 MASTERCRAFT X-2 BOAT NOT A CHEVY TAHOE. THERE IS NO OPTION TO CHOOSE BOAT MANUFACTURERS ON THIS WEBSITE. CHEVY MAKES THE INDYMAR 350 ON THIS BOAT AND IS THE CLOSEST OPTION REPRESENTING THIS BOAT AVAILABLE. THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE ARE EITHER RUNNING THE GAS TANK DOWN TO 1/4 TANK FULL OR RUNNING THE GAS TANK EMPTY. THE FAILURE CAN OCCUR UPON THE FIRST INSTANCE OF RUNNING THE TANK TO 1/4 FULL AS I HAVE DOCUMENTED PROOF OF A BOAT OWNER WITH 3 HOURS ON HIS BOAT HAVE A FAILURE. TO CORRECT THE FAILURE BOAT OWNERS HAVE TO PAY $500 FOR THE SAME POORLY DESIGNED PUMPED WHICH IS SUBJECT TO FAILURE AND STRANDING THE BOAT OWNER ONCE AGAIN IN OPEN WATER AT UNEXPECTED TIMES (OFTEN AT THE END OF THEIR BOATING DAY WHICH IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT IS USUALLY DARK OR BEGINNING TO BECOME DARK). UNLESS OF COURSE IT IS WITHIN 2 YEARS OF PURCHASING A NEW BOAT IN WHICH CASE YOUR STILL STRANDED BUT THE DEALER WARRANTIES THE PUMP WORK INSTALLING ANOTHER FAULTY FUEL PUMP. HERE IS A FORUM WHERE THE ISSUES CAN BE DISCUSSED AND SPECIFIC REPORTS REVIEWED. HTTP://WWW.MASTERCRAFT.COM/TEAMTALK/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=25783&HIGHLIGHT=FUEL+PUMP TO FURTHER EXPLAIN THE SAFETY ISSUES INVOLVED, ATLEAST TWO DOCUMENTED OWNERS ON THIS FORUM HAVE TRIED TO FIX THIS ISSUE ON THEIR OWN COMING UP WITH THEIR OWN SOLUTIONS. THIS COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS AND RESULT IN OUT OF TANK PUMPS/HOME STYLE FIXES TO THIS PLAGUED FUEL SYSTEM. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 10, 2008
EVERY TIME I START MY VEHICLE, MY GAS LIGHT GOES ON AND INDICATES I AM LOW ON FUEL WHEN I HAVE GAS IN IT. AFTER DRIVING FOR AWHILE THE NEEDLE WILL GO UP BUT IT IS NOT GIVING AN ACCURATE READING OF HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE TANK. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 9, 2008
FUEL GAUGE IS NEVER ACCURATE. SOMETIMES IT TAKES 15 MINUTES AFTER DRIVING FOR FUEL TO REGISTER ON GAUGE. THEY LIGHT USUALLY STAYS ON EVEN WHEN I HAVE GAS???
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Mar 15, 2008
FUEL GAUGE IS CONSTANTLY INACCURATE. THE CAR HAS A 26 GALLON TANK, AFTER FILLING UP AND DRIVING SOMETIMES 50 MILES THE GAS LIGHT WILL COME ON TELLING ME I AM OUT OF GAS. I HAVE SIT ON LEVEL SURFACES WATCHING THE GAUGE GO FROM FULL DOWN TO COMPLETELY EMPTY SEVERAL TIMES. THIS PROBLEM COULD POTENTIALLY LEAVE A PERSON STRANDED AS THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE VEHICLE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 11, 2007
WHILE DRIVING, THE GAS PEDAL STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION CAUSING CAR TO SPED UP. IT THEN SLOWED DOWN. UPON INSPECTION BY MECHANIC, IT WAS FOUND THAT A SPRING ON THE GAS PEDAL HAD BECOME DISLODGED. ONE END OF THE SPRING IS STRAIGHT (LIKE AN OPENED PAPER CLIP) THE STRAIGHT PART HAD STUCK INTO THE CARPET AND THEN SLOWLY EASED OUT. THE MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO RECREATE THE SITUATION. BECAUSE OF THIS, MY WIFE WAS ISSUED A SUMMONS WHICH IS STILL PENDING. E-MAILS TO GENERAL MOTORS HAVE GONE UNANSWERED. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Aug 22, 2005
DT: THE FUEL PUMP QUIT PUMPING GAS, THE WIRING GOT HOT ON IT AND IT STARTED SMOKING. TOOKE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THEY SAID FUEL PUMP WAS BAD AND WIRING OVERHEATED. THEY REPLACED THE PUMP, AND THE WIRING. THIS HAPPENED ON AUGUST 3, 2005. *AK