2005 Chevrolet Suburban Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,819miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban, 2% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,819 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“This is a pre-cautionary complaint as a result of my shock regarding GM's 8.1l engine in the suburbans. Also would apply to silverado hd as well. The vehicle is using excessive oil which to my surprise GM says is normal. Oil usage is 1.25 qts per 2000 miles and GM indicated that the vehicle could use as much as 1qt per 1000 miles (assuming 10 miles to the gallon). The concern is regarding emissions durability and indirect failures as a result of this oil loading into the exhaust and catalytic converter. …”
NHTSA complaint #10147493, filed 2006-01, 18,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. While driving 35 MPH, the contact released the accelerator pedal and the RPM's decreased to 1,000. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would clunk forward. The vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer, but the failure remains. The current mileage was 13,000 and failure mileage was 11,638.”
NHTSA complaint #10225401, filed 2008-04, 11,638 milesRelated recalls
- 06V289000Aug 3, 2006On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-vin g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 2004–2005, Silverado 2004–2006, GMC Sierra 2004–2006 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10251887Mar 14, 2024This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical 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…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10244273Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10240344Jul 31, 2023This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 | 9 | 7% |
| 2022 | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 | 11 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 | 10 | 3% |
| 2002 | 16 | 6% |
| 2001 | 30 | 7% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 33 | 5% |
| 1998 | 17 | 8% |
| 1997 | 20 | 5% |
| 1996 | 36 | 10% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 23 | 3% |
| 1993 | 17 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 4% |
| 1991 | 4 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
| 1987 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban
36 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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