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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe, 8% of all 293 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Tahoe model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 102,500 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
23
8% of 293
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
102,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 1, 2005, latest Aug 10, 2026.

2005 Chevrolet Tahoe suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2005Jan 2006Nov 2008Aug 2011Jul 2013Aug 2015Oct 2017
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2005 to Aug 2026; peak Dec 2009 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Tahoe model year

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

  1. 200523 (8%)
  2. 20067 (6%)
  3. 200723 (2%)
  4. 200817 (3%)
  5. 20095 (2%)
  6. 20103 (1%)
  7. 20119 (2%)
  8. 20125 (3%)
  9. 20137 (3%)
  10. 20144 (4%)
  11. 201556 (9%)
  12. 201623 (9%)
  13. 20177 (4%)
  14. 20183 (3%)
  15. 20195 (5%)
  16. 20204 (7%)
  17. 202111 (2%)
  18. 20221 (1%)
  19. 20233 (1%)
  20. 20241 (1%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 102,500 miles.
Which Chevrolet Tahoe year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe has the most suspension complaints (56), compared with 23 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.