Seven problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Transmission needed to be replaced with a rebuilt transmission @ 51,100 miles. Children and other passengers were stranded in PA @ 12:00 am.
Transmission hot light came on as traveling the interstate. Pulled over until light went out. Left the interstate, light came on again. As trying to pull off road, truck stopped (engine on, but would not advance forward). Had to replace with another transmission.
: the contact stated that the vehicle was built with water inside the transmission. The service dealer determined it was rain water. The transmission was cleaned and completely resealed. A cowl water deflector was added to solve this issue in the future. Updated 9/18/2006 -.
: the contact stated while being on an incline and with the gear shifter in drive the vehicle rolls back if the brakes are not applied. Upon inspection the dealership determined this is the way the vehicle was designed. Updated 4/14/2006 -.
Faulty transmission and pressure pump.
: the contact stated that the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban has no quick exit from the third seat and the tailgate. It takes too much force to open from the inside. The vehicle is so long the side view mirrors do not show the road very well even after adjustments are made. The brakes on the vehicle take too much force to stop the vehicle in an emergency. Lastly, the pickup on the transmission is sluggish which is a concern in emergency conditions when accelerating from a stopped position. The contact spoke with the dealer, and was referred to the manufacturer because all issues are with the design of the vehicle.
The vehicle has been in the shop 3 times for transmission problems. The dealer has changed different parts, however the problem continued.