Complaints
161
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Chevrolet Suburban Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#123 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:84,585 mi
#218 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:118,438 mi
Crash-related:1
#315 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Avg mileage:129,300 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 23 | — | — | 84,585 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 18 | 1 | — | 118,438 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 15 | — | — | 129,300 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 1 | — | 95,198 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 1 | — | 66,393 mi | |
| ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 125,218 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | 26,128 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 85,650 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 132,800 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 | 1 | — | 82,333 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 5 | — | — | 152,115 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 155,661 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 180,137 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | 1 | — | 84,045 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 3 | — | — | 62,500 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | 3 | — | — | 85,467 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 14,819 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 91,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 2 | — | — | 14,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 64,481 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 18,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | 64,481 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | 1 | 55,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 | — | — | — |
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