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
The worst 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Electrical126
- Fuel system30
- Brakes25
- Transmission24
- Airbags19
- Engine19
- Steering19
- Body18
- Locks12
- Tires12
- Driver assistance10
- Visibility10
- Acceleration9
- Seats8
- Wheels7
- Lights6
- Seat belts5
- Suspension5
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
Fuel gauge 13Fire or smoke 9Airbag light 7No deployment 7Brake failure 7Fuel pump 7Wipers 6ABS 5Jerking 5Key fob 5Overheating 5Steering lock-up 5
Recalls 5
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 14V070000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 06V417000 · Recall details
Seat belts: rear/other
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 05V163000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 05V103000 · Recall details
Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 05V055000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 774
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- Unknown or other
- Unknown or other
- Electrical system
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field...
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8L 8‑cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 16 |
| 4.8L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 |
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | RWD | 14 | 18-19 | 15 |
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17-18 | 14-15 |
What 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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, the federal safety agency 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 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.
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.
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.
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 the federal safety agency 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.
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.
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
Shift lever position indicator in the instrument panel cluster does not illuminate and driver does not know which gear vehicle is in.
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
Compare the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
Tahoe vs Ford ExpeditionTahoe vs Chevrolet SuburbanTahoe vs GMC YukonTahoe vs Toyota SequoiaTahoe vs Nissan Armada
Other model years
199119921993199419951996199719981999200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
Is the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
Owners have filed 293 complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe, close to a typical Tahoe model year.
What is the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe year score?
The 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe scores 70 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Tahoe: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Electrical system, with 126 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles. Next is fuel system (30).
How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
5 recalls, covering electrical system, air bags and seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V070000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Tahoe have the most electrical problems?
The Chevrolet Tahoe model years with the most electrical complaints are 2004 (214 complaints), 2003 (193 complaints) and 2007 (142 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe get?
Official estimates for the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe range from 14 to 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.8L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 14 city and 19 highway.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history