2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 190,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 1% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 190,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500. The contact stated that the socket and wires for the rear brake light were melted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact notified a parts store and they stated that the part was on back order. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls and advised the contact to continue looking for the part. The failure mileage was 190,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10475823, filed 2012-09, 190,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10023217Sep 1, 2007Turn signal in camper style outside rearview mirror (rpo dpn) does not illuminate turn signal flash (replace upper mirror glass)
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsAir bags
8 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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