general problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe

Three problems related to exterior lighting have been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe based on all problems reported for the 2005 Tahoe.

1 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2017

Shift indicator does not illuminate. Called dealership in reference to the 05v055000 recall that I assumed was applicable to all Tahoes with the same problem. Service tech inicated that my VIN was not part of the recall. Seems that the recall should be expanded to include all of the same vehicles since the problem seems to affect the all.

2 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2014

Rear lift gate will not unlock and it doesn't have a manual release inside nor does it have a key access from outside the vehicle to unlock it. If involved in an accident/wreck someone could be trapped in the vehicle with no way out. Shift indicator light in dash does not illuminate - unable to tell what gear the vehicle is in. Extreme safety hazards! chevy should be held responsible and issue a recall to prevent someone from being injured.

3 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2010

Shift lever position indicator in the instrument panel cluster does not illuminate and driver does not know which gear vehicle is in.


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