2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 4% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,800 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.
“Rear hatch of my 2005 Chevrolet suburban failed to open. There is no device inside the vehicle to effect escape, if involved in a crash that would affect opening of any of the four side doors, and quick exit mandatory. I am a retired jersey city firefighter, and did not realize the safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10339797, filed 2010-06, 60,750 miles“I have a 2005 Chevrolet surburban. The back hatch window has plastic or rubber hinges to hold it to the frame. The window also has a bolt to hold the piston cylinders so the window could close and open. The window frame where it holds the hinge broke off and now the hinge or bolt that holds the cylinders for the window is coming loose. I have cannot open the window hatch in the rear or it will not close. I bought the suburban brand new and I don't thing this should be happening in four years.”
NHTSA complaint #10279390, filed 2009-08, 50,850 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the hodo latch failed and the hood opened, blocking the view of the highway. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied assistance with repairs of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 125,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10447014, filed 2012-02, 125,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10078604Apr 5, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or…
- 10190934Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10190933Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10084683Oct 15, 2012This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding…
- 10037570Apr 1, 2012Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2011 | 18 | 23% |
| 2010 | 13 | 25% |
| 2009 | 8 | 15% |
| 2008 | 18 | 18% |
| 2007 | 29 | 15% |
| 2006 | 7 | 23% |
| 2005 | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 14 | 8% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
5 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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