Model year record

2005 Chevrolet Tahoe

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 385 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V070000

Electrical system

Component: Electrical system
Manufacturer: Monroe Truck Equipment
Vehicles affected: 22
Reported to NHTSA: 2014-02-11
Owners notified: 2014-03-24

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 06V417000

Air bags: frontal

Component: Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 794
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-10-31
Owners notified: 2006-11-06

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 05V163000

Seat belts: rear/other

Component: Seat belts: rear/other
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 1,359,824
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-04-22
Owners notified: 2005-07-21

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 05V103000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 707
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-03-18
Owners notified: 2005-03-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 05V055000

Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator

Component: Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 7,194
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-02-14
Owners notified: 2005-02-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THE VEHICLE MAY MOVE IN AN UNINTENDED DIRECTION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY TO OTHERS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	64	92,188 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	58	58,000 mi
Steering	19	50,000 mi
Air bags	17	131,000 mi
Service brakes	17	100,050 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	15	65,000 mi
Power train	14	116,000 mi
Engine	13	120,995 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	13	122,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	10	79,200 mi
Structure: body	10	111,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	9	85,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	8	68,583 mi
Seats	8	55,000 mi
Tires	8	60,000 mi
Unknown or other	8	96,500 mi
Vehicle speed control	8	96,688 mi
Wheels	7	127,511 mi
Exterior lighting	6	40,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	5	105,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	4	90,000 mi
Suspension	4	125,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	4	101,000 mi
Seat belts	3	69,000 mi
Visibility	3	62,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	2	41,093 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer	2	260,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock	2	82,024 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	2	70,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate	2	74,500 mi
Structure: body: tailgate	2	75,000 mi
Tires: sidewall	2	—
Tires: tread/belt	2	—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	1	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	1	—
Electrical system: horn	1	60,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	1	25,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	1	1,927 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	1	33,400 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	1	117,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	1	11,583 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	1	98,000 mi
Equipment	1	—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	1	129,580 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	1	1,927 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	1	30,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional	1	—
Power train: driveline: differential unit	1	2,500 mi
Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator	1	92,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	1	45,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock	1	80,000 mi
Service brakes, electric	1	8,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	67,000 mi
Structure	1	—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut	1	147,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments	1	108,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	1	49,254 mi
Suspension: rear	1	2,500 mi
Traction control system	1	50,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	1	38,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	1	10,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	1	43,400 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	1	29,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	1	—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	1	135,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages	1	18,230 mi

The 2004 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.