2005 Chevrolet Suburban Engine Problems
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban, 11% of all 229 complaints for this model year. That is #11 highest engine complaint count among 21 Suburban model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 70,500 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 25
- 11% of 229
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 70,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2005 Chevrolet Suburban engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 3, 2006, latest Oct 25, 2022.
Engine recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban
- NHTSA 06V289000Aug 3, 2006Engine38,439 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling
On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-VIN g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.
Risk: If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463.
Engine complaints by Suburban model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 70,500 miles.
- Which Chevrolet Suburban year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban has the most engine complaints (96), compared with 25 for the 2005.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban concerns the engine: 06V289000.