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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 32 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe, 11% of all 293 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest brake complaint count among 21 Tahoe model years. Median mileage at failure: 96,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
32
11% of 293
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
96,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 23, 2005, latest Jan 14, 2020.

2005 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2005Jan 2011Nov 2012Sep 2013Apr 2014Sep 2014Sep 2016Aug 2018
32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2005 to Jan 2020; peak Jan 2011 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe

  1. NHTSA 05V103000Mar 18, 2005Brakes707 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages

    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.

Brakes complaints by Tahoe model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200532 (11%)
  2. 200618 (16%)
  3. 200762 (5%)
  4. 200821 (4%)
  5. 200921 (7%)
  6. 20106 (2%)
  7. 201116 (4%)
  8. 201211 (6%)
  9. 201311 (5%)
  10. 20149 (10%)
  11. 2015216 (33%)
  12. 201693 (36%)
  13. 201744 (25%)
  14. 201819 (18%)
  15. 20198 (8%)
  16. 20206 (11%)
  17. 202122 (5%)
  18. 202212 (6%)
  19. 202320 (9%)
  20. 202412 (18%)
  21. 202510 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe have brake problems?
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 96,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Tahoe year has the most brake complaints?
The 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe has the most brake complaints (216), compared with 32 for the 2005.
Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe concerns the brake: 05V103000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.