2005 Chevrolet Suburban Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,134miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban, 6% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,134 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.
“The fuel line that is on top of the gas tank rotted through. The brake and transmission lines rotted and leaked. The chassis is rotting in different places I have less than 77,000 miles on it since I bought new. I have a 1969 malibu that I've had since it was new and I keep it outside in all kinds of weather and not one part of the chassis is rotted. I don't know what kind of steel they use now to build these cars and trucks, but it should be unacceptable. I don't know the exact dates these things happened, but I do have all the repair bills for them. …”
NHTSA complaint #11082438, filed 2018-04, 55,000 miles“I noticed a gasoline leak in my driveway coming from under from under the 2005 Suburban. The leak was almost in the center of the vehicle. I drove the vehicle to the dealership to get the gasoline leak repaired. I was billed $2,230 to repair the gasoline leak. I was given the following description on the invoice. Tested for fuel leak found sending unit & all fuel lines leaking ... . I was told that the entire fuel line system had to be replaced due to corrosion on the underside of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10558181, filed 2014-01, 124,334 miles“Gas leaked from fuel lines which were crossed when vehicle was built as result rubbing occurred and lines ruptured causing fuel to leak out. Went to dealer first time this happened and wouldn't admit this is why the leak happened originally. Husband has patched a few times now while we wait for new gas lines to come from GM becaus we refuse to go to dealer and use our own garage. Hope new law goes into effect regarding that as well. Very dissatisfied and it looks like there was another complaint about this. Will not buy chevy ever again. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #10417685, filed 2011-08, 112,000 miles“After running vehicle, gas runs down sides from top of fuel tank, and drips under vehicle. Continues to drip if car idles. Stops if car is shut off. Strong smell of fuel after driving vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #10732867, filed 2015-07, 55,000 miles“Smelled gas in garage and moved vehicle outside garage to investigate. Found puddle of gas on garage floor where vehicle had been parked. Crawled under vehicle and found two braided fuel lines crossing each other and resting on one another. They had worn a hole in the braided fuel line and was leaking a substantial amount of fuel. Took to local repair shop for repair. Mechanic had to custom rebuild fuel line to avoid criss-cross route originally installed. Mechanic very concerned with existing design - pressurized braided fuel line was spewing fuel beneath vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10466822, filed 2012-07, 108,268 milesRelated recalls
- 04V376000Aug 2, 2004On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with 5.3l (rpo l59) v8 engines, the engine fuel rail crossover tube retainer screws were not…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 2005, Silverado 2005, GMC Sierra 2005 +1 more
Related 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…
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This 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…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 6 | 5% |
| 2022 | 13 | 10% |
| 2021 | 32 | 16% |
| 2020 | 3 | 7% |
| 2018 | 4 | 5% |
| 2017 | 6 | 4% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 27 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 11 | 4% |
| 2005 | 8 | 6% |
| 2004 | 14 | 7% |
| 2003 | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 | 27 | 9% |
| 2001 | 60 | 14% |
| 2000 | 40 | 14% |
| 1999 | 37 | 6% |
| 1998 | 11 | 5% |
| 1997 | 46 | 11% |
| 1996 | 23 | 6% |
| 1995 | 7 | 2% |
| 1994 | 15 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
| 1987 | 3 | 17% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban
36 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban
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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