2005 Chevrolet Suburban Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 161,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban, 4% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 161,000 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.
“I was driving on the expressway when I had to apply a strong force to the brakes in order to avoid hitting a vehicle. Simultaneously, the surburban brakes became very stiff and I lost power steering at the same time. After applying an extreme excessive amount of force I was able to stop the vehicle and avoid an accident. I had to find the nearest exit and while doing so it was extremely hard to make a 15 degree turn and also extremely hard to come to a complete stop. It was very dangerous and I was scared for my life. I told a mechanic about this and he said it sound like a bad hydro booster. …”
NHTSA complaint #11204917, filed 2019-05, 199,274 miles“Steering wheel. When I start my van it wants to keep turning over. And when it finally starts, the steering wheel locks up. The car lot that I bought it from says there's nothing that they can find that would cause this problem. But it keeps accruing. This has nothing to do with the dealer. They didn't make my van, GM motors did. I want to make it clear that the dealers service department was great.”
NHTSA complaint #10150327, filed 2006-02, 12,000 miles“Brakes gave out suddenly without warning.chevy dealer said lines are rusted and need replace at cost of $1600.also just replaced steering gear box pitman arm and idler arm and wheel bearing hub at a cost of $2300 because your nuts on the steering assembly have a tendency to come off.”
NHTSA complaint #11320217, filed 2020-04, 161,000 miles“This vehicle has less than 84,000 miles on it, and the chassis or frame is rotted. The rear anti sway bar already rotted off it, and the front bar is hanging down on the passenger side. I have photos of this, but don't know how to download them. The body has a little rot here, and there, but that is repairable. I spent a lot of money in purchasing this vehicle, and I expected it to last a very long time. The interior is almost like new. I am thinking about putting a tort claim about this to GM. Please help me all you can. …”
NHTSA complaint #11512604, filed 2023-03“The events leading up to the failure was normal vehicle operation for approximately one year. The failure to the vehicle was a vibration in the steering shaft. Consequences could have resulted in a loss of steering. Chevrolet service lubed the steering shaft per a GM service bulletin. This repair was covered under warranty. Approximately one year later, the same failure occurred. Chevrolet service stated that GM has developed a new steering shaft to eliminate this problem. I will be taking my vehicle in for repair 3 days from this writing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10210906, filed 2007-12Related service bulletins
- 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…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 3 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 9% |
| 2019 | 6 | 8% |
| 2018 | 8 | 10% |
| 2017 | 6 | 4% |
| 2016 | 23 | 10% |
| 2015 | 60 | 14% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 14 | 7% |
| 2003 | 20 | 7% |
| 2002 | 22 | 8% |
| 2001 | 29 | 7% |
| 2000 | 20 | 7% |
| 1999 | 52 | 8% |
| 1998 | 21 | 10% |
| 1997 | 105 | 25% |
| 1996 | 15 | 4% |
| 1995 | 13 | 3% |
| 1994 | 5 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
| 1985 | 1 | 11% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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