One problem related to tailgate hinge has 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.
The rear tailgate lock stopped functioning which prevents the rear window or the tailgate to be opened. There is not a manual way to open the tailgate or window from the inside either.