2005 Chevrolet Tahoe engine problems

Filed Feb 20, 2019 · Engine · 200,000 miles · CA · fire

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.

Filed Mar 1, 2017 · Body, Engine · 221,648 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and lost power on several occassions. The dealer diagnosed that the throttle body was faulty and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 221,648.

Filed Jan 3, 2017 · Engine · 145,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. After the vehicle was shut off, the motor continued to operate without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the blower motor resister module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2015 · Engine · 120,995 miles · IL

I heard a ticking noise in the engine compartment, upon investigation of where the noise was coming from, found a exhaust manifold bolt missing. Research indicates this is a common occurrence on these type vehicles

Filed Sep 11, 2015 · Engine · 102,000 miles · ND

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the temperature gauge indicator increased displaying that the engine had overheated. In addition, the oil pressure gauge was low. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that both cylinder heads in the engine had cracked and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 102,000. ..updated 10/21/15*bf updated 3/21/16*js

Filed Jul 31, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed to illuminate without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the rear passenger and driver side brake lights failed to illuminate intermittently. The bulbs were replaced several times, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle sputtered without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the emission canister needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 22, 2015 · Engine · 133,000 miles · IL

While driving 35 MPH to a family function the low oil pressure light came on. The pressure gauge then started changing from 0-80 continously. After google search I found that I should pull over and turn off the engine. I took it to an independent mechanic where he checked the oil and it had the righ amount of oil and he stated that the oil looked good. I take my truck regularly for oil changes and my last one was may 1. 2015. The mechanic told me that it may be the oil pump so we replaced it. The cost for the service was $200. It is now only a few days later and the oil pressure gaige is still going from 0-80.

Filed Jul 8, 2015 · Engine · 120,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. While driving at 25 MPH, the contact noticed a knocking noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Mar 30, 2015 · Engine · 125,441 miles · IA

Was driving to work when my truck read "reduced engine power", luckily I was pulling into the parking lot of my job! Today I'm in a whole other city and it just happened again so I'm stranded!

Filed Nov 10, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 117,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, there was a sudden increase in engine rpms and the vehicle failed to slow down. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that coolant was leaking into the transmission. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 117,000.