2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe, 3% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 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.
“When I start my car start my car it says service sevilla track and service airbag with in conjunction with this happening my wiper blades don't work and my cruise control does not work as well I've also noticed this happening on my mom's 2000 chevy Tahoe and on my previously owned 2001 gmc yukon I think it is across the board GM electrical problem”
NHTSA complaint #11052823, filed 2017-12, 160,000 miles“I purchased this vehicle and was told the recalls was up to date, my concern is mostly when I sometimes hit the brakes I hear a humming sound. Not sure if it was due to a faulty recall or not.”
NHTSA complaint #11299368, filed 2020-01, 255,004 miles“When releasing the emergency brake I heard a loud snapping noise. I noticed that the release lever was very lose and my emergency brake had not fully disengaged. I had just picked my kids up from school when this happened. I was still able to drive at a slow speed with an annoying chime going off since the break had not fully disengaged. My husband being a mechanic looked at the release lever when he pulled on it the lever along with the bicycle brake wire came off. I could not believe GM used such a cheap wire. This wire had snapped and started unraveling. …”
NHTSA complaint #10576098, filed 2014-04, 77,200 miles“Brake line to rear ruptured causing brake fluid to leak out. Could not drive vehicle without brakes. Had it towed to Chevrolet dealer for repair. Repair cost was in excess of $1,300.”
NHTSA complaint #10604799, filed 2014-06, 67,000 miles“Truck shifts into 4 low and stability control shuts off for no apparent reason. Dangerous at the least. Heard of many cases of the same issue. Replaced switch ,still has issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10485849, filed 2012-11, 85,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 26 | 4% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 15 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 13 | 5% |
| 2008 | 13 | 2% |
| 2007 | 54 | 5% |
| 2006 | 7 | 6% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
126 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
12 complaintsTires
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
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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