general problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe

13 problems related to steering 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 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2018

We've put 21,000 miles on these tires in 3 years and have tire rumbles, vibration while driving and side wall is cracking and flaking away. Brought to the dealer where we got the tires from and they have no idea what's causing it. Seems to me that several people are having this issue. There needs to be a recall for these tires before someone gets hurt while driving.

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 11/11/2017

Steering wheel locks on his own, brake engages for no reason electrical system off.

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2015

Check engine light won't go off. Not able to see gear panel prnd321. Right turning signal doesn't work sometimes or make high beams come on when it comes on.

4 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2014

�tahoe recalls� front seat belts do not retract fully.

5 Steering problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2013

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact was driving 30 mph when the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic for diagnosis however no reason for the failure was determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

6 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2013

Was driving south on hwy77 when my Tahoe starting to bounce on the front end then starting fish tailing from white line to white line tried to correct and had no stering. Then went off the right side of road and hit a drieway and flip end over end then back over headed in the oposite way. There was a person watching the accident happend and he stated that the truck was bouncing going down the road then went out of control and fliped. Had Tahoe serviced in March for a poping noise at richard kay superstore in anderson south carolina where they stated they fixed the problem. Stated was a stering shaft. They replaced it. Callaway wrecker service stated that there was a problem in the front end that was very suspeious. With one of the wheels and where was connected to the frame. This would have been where the bouncing came from where the tire was turned side wasys .

7 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/22/2012

Approximately 5:50 p. M. As my daughter and I were driving down a busy road the car stopped without warning. Many of the dashboard lights came on and the steering locked. I was able to crank again to pull it into a business parking lot. I was not completely in the parking space and was concerned about upsetting the flow of traffic for this business, but could not crank the car to get it completely in the parking space. As I was out of town, the vehicle had to be towed approximately 75 miles. When the guy came to tow the car all the lights were still on, steering still locked and unable to start engine up. The guys at the Chevrolet dealership where it was towed started working on the vehicle on Friday morning by closing they still had not figured out the problem with the car. Around lunch time on Monday they realized it was the ignition switch. The part was $49. 52 but the labor was costly. I ended up paying $476 to have the vehicle repaired. Really did not feel safe driving the car for quite some time. Can't believe my vehicle will not be covered under this recall when it is the exact same symptoms. My statement on the repair order states, "the customer says the car stopped as she was driving down the road. ".

8 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/22/2008

The vehicle we currently own and two previous vehicles we have owned all have had the same problem in the front end. It is a known problem that Chevrolet Tahoes have and although is has not caused an accident or injury it does pose a problem and Chevrolet will not issue a recall. A steering shaft must be replaced and the cost for the part alone is over $ 80. 00 plus labor to install. The first vehicle we had we spent between $ 500. 00 to $ 600. 00 before the problem was found. The second vehicle we spent I believe around $ 150. 00 and the current vehicle will be the same. The Chevrolet part # is 19153614. At one point in talking with a Chevrolet dealership they had mentioned that this ws a known problem but nothing Chevrolet considered to be "serious", therefore I have to put up with the noise and uncomfortable drive unless I want to pay out of pocket myself. I do not feel a vehicle with under 50,000 miles should have issues such as these for an extended amount of multiple years .

9 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/17/2008

Power steering hose leaking on engine.

10 Steering problem

Failure Date: 11/22/2007

I a 2005 chevy Tahoe that has the 3 rd steering ball joint mid shaft broken again. I had the the last two repairs done and needs it agian, this is a very known problem with these model vehicles and was told by the dealer that general motors is not going to do anything, I was tols to deal wih it. The fact is that this is a distraction to the driver when driving and in worry if the steering will become disabled when driving. This concern needs to be reviewed before an accident does happen. At this time the problem is only a distraction and feels unsafe when driving, but this needs to be investigated before an injury or death occurs for this common complaint by many chevy Tahoe,sub,truck owners.

11 Steering problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2007

2005 Tahoe intermediate steering shaft began to rattle at 20,000 miles. Dealer repair was to "grease intermediate shaft". This remedied the problem for another 30,000 miles. When I spoke to dealer about problem (out of warranty) they explained that it "wasn't a safety problem, just irritating rattle because grease had worked its way out of shaft again. " the fix? replace shaft with new composite shaft. Cost: $240. 00. Then I was informed that gm knew of this problem for several years (even before previous repair) but did not replace the shaft under warranty, simply applied new grease to defective shaft. Gm waits until warranty expires to advise you to replace shaft-at your expense. I hope this problem is fixed now, but shame on gm for this manner of business. And gm can't figure out why consumers don't return to them?.

12 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2006

I have a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe with a problem with the steering shaft. It was repaired under warranty on 03/01/06 with 20,385 miles at our local Chevrolet dealership. The dealers remedy was : "e7700 shaft, steering intermediate replace". The remedy lasted only about two years before the banging noise when turning returned. It now is accompanies with a loose sounding banging noise when on bumpy roads. The problem has increased in severity over time. I have a 2003 Chevrolet pickup, and am experiencing a similar situation, although not as severe as with my Tahoe. This appears to be a persistent problem with gm, and poses a safety issue as other customers have described steering lockdown associated with this issue.

13 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/11/2005

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the steering wheel would have a cracking noise while turning in either direction. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105 and current mileage was 65,000. Ml.


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