2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

379

Owner Complaints

15 Crashes 18 Fires

7

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

7

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE

The 2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE has received a total of 379 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WHEELS:HUB, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (64 complaints), Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (58 complaints), and Steering (19 complaints).

Recalls for the 2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE

NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE, potentially affecting up to 1,586,844 vehicles.

Recall 14V070000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 22 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 07E106000 — WHEELS:HUB

| 130,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 06V417000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

| 794 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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...

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Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 88,303 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: 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).

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Recall 05V163000 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

| 1,359,824 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: 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...

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Recall 05V103000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

| 707 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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...

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Recall 05V055000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR

| 7,194 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE

379 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 64 6 Fires
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 58
Steering
Complaints: 19 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Service Brakes
Complaints: 17
Air Bags
Complaints: 16 5 Crashes 1 Fire 3 Injuries
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 15
Power Train
Complaints: 14
Engine
Complaints: 13 1 Fire
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 13 1 Crash 1 Injury
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 10
Structurebody
Complaints: 10 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 9
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Seats
Complaints: 8 3 Fires 1 Injury
Tires
Complaints: 8
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 8
Wheels
Complaints: 7 2 Crashes 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Suspension
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 4
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibility
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 2
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 2
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator
Complaints: 1
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Traction Control System
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

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.
#11639450 | AIR BAGS | | 136,000 miles
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.
#11457422 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
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.
#11366689 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 97,500 miles
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.
#11341058 | POWER TRAIN | | 141,000 miles
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.

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Safety Rating for the 2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE

General Motors, LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

05023 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR

SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR ILLUMINATION RECALL CAMPAIGN. *TT

3013 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

UNWANTED STABILITRAK ACTIVATION OR STABILITRAK DISABLE MESSAGE APPEARS ON THE DIC. *TT

3106 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

XM RADIO WAS WORKING PRIOR TO JULY 26, 2004 AND IT IS INOPERATIVE NOW. *JB

3363 — POWER TRAIN

4L60E/4L65E NO REVERSE. *TT

1656326 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BULLETIN-SIT-BULLETIN-1656326: PIT3569. LOW TIRE LIGHT ON AND OR DIC CHECK TIRE PRESSURE MESSAGE WHEN COLD. *SC

3480A — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

RATTLE NOISE AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN 2WD. *TT

3665 — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

4WD INOPERATIVE AND POSSIBLE DTC C0327 STORED IN THE TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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