2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 9%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,791miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 9% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,791 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I turned my 2005 suburban on and the air bag light came on. I took it in to the chevy/GM dealer who said, the right, front, air bag sensor was the cause. It would cost $375 to fix it. I did not get it fixed at that time. It is dangerous because the air bags are inoperable. The problem occurred at about 150,000 miles. From what I have seen this is a huge problem that needs to be address by the company.”
NHTSA complaint #10863519, filed 2016-05, 150,000 miles“Had to replace the sensor for the air bag. This should have been covered by general motors. I know that a lot of people would not have this problem fixed due to the cost. When the service air bag light comes on it deactivates the air bags. This is a major safety issue. We have a 2000 Chevrolet tahoe in out family that has not had this problem. I feel there needs to be a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10531970, filed 2013-07, 77,791 miles“Vehicle was in shop one time all ready because air bag light came on. Took in for service they said loose ground all fixed. Then on 9/11/2006 I was involved in an accident. A driver failed to yield while making a left turn. I hit him broad side at 45 miles per hour. Smashed front end of my vehicle, smashed the side of his vehicle in buckling his dash and his vehicle flipped on its side. My air bags did not deploy on the vehicle. I contacted GM and they said everything is ok, they sent out a person to investigate and he states that everything is ok. …”
NHTSA complaint #10168904, filed 2006-09, 11,000 miles“For approximately the last 4 years the airbag light has been on indicating an issue with the airbag system. Given all the airbag problems in recent years and the fact this seems to be a common problem with 2005 GM suvs and given airbags are vital safety equipment GM needs to provide owners with these problems a free fix or be forced to recall these vehicles immediately for repairs before alot of people get hurt or killed.”
NHTSA complaint #10953672, filed 2017-02, 87,000 miles“The front airbag sensor has failed and the airbags are no longer operable. This appears to be an issue with the year and model of chevy truck. This should be a recall item due to its impact on safety. Given the low mileage there is no legitimate reason for this part to fail.”
NHTSA complaint #10593763, filed 2014-05, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10115913Oct 10, 2016All applicable vehicle applications are without Electronic Accessory Control System option. This communication is to return unsold inventory because some product sold in 2016 may…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 32 | 40% |
| 2010 | 22 | 42% |
| 2009 | 25 | 45% |
| 2008 | 40 | 40% |
| 2007 | 63 | 33% |
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 8 | 9% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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