2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 131,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 5% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 131,500 miles.
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.
“Gas smell when idling....took to dealer and they found the (flexible) fuel line leaking. They showed me the problem and it sure looked like the lines were crossed when they were installed, even the mechanic said something to that nature, but I will guarantee you he would never admit that......it is going to cost me $651.00 to have just one line replaced............the line wore a hole thru it where the lines were crossed and rubbing on each other.”
NHTSA complaint #10503597, filed 2013-03, 123,000 miles“Smelled fuel looked under vehicle and fuel was spraying out of fuel hose. Immediately drove to dealer service department to be looked at. On the way the vehicle lost almost all remaining fuel. Dealer is replacing parts at a great expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10220225, filed 2008-03, 45,000 miles“2005 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500 4x4 flex fuel, 5.3l. This vehicle's instrument cluster does not work. Tachometer pegs and sticks. The speedometer is stuck at zero. This is a very serious safety concern that general motors/GM should do a free recall for as many owners of this vehicle have the same problems. My ABS sensor light comes on and off numerous times a day, and cluster states service air bag. General motors should also fix this for free under a recall as others have the same issue with this vehicle. My third major complaint, is the vehicle starting problem/hard start. …”
NHTSA complaint #10893888, filed 2016-08“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500. While the contact was driving she smelled fuel. When she reached her destination, she noticed that fuel was spilling outside the vehicle onto the ground. Thirty seconds after turning the vehicle off, the fuel stopped leaking. The vehicle was taken to two repairs shops where the contact was informed that the fuel pressure line from the tank to the crossover and the motor had rubbed together which caused the failure to occur. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who advised her to report the problem to NHTSA. …”
NHTSA complaint #10401501, filed 2011-05, 140,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10209734Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 18% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 5 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 14 | 8% |
| 2002 | 16 | 13% |
| 2001 | 13 | 14% |
| 2000 | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 6% |
| 1996 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBrakes
8 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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