2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 4%of 293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,995miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe, 4% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,995 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“My bolts on my exhaust manifold are breaking off. I have five grand kids that ride in my truck at times. I don't want carbon monoxide coming into my truck. These bolts should not just break off, this is an expensive repair and should be recalled by the manufacturer. I have seen where this has been an on going issue with chevy and GM trucks. This truck was build with family in mind. Now because of this issue myself and my families safety is at risk.”
NHTSA complaint #10514453, filed 2013-05, 216,000 miles“I went to the store aprox at 8pm and go back aprox at 915pm and park my car. Aprox at 11pm my neighbors call us and said that my truck was on fire. The fire department said that this started aprox from the engine part.”
NHTSA complaint #10491886, filed 2013-01, 98,000 miles“While driving 35 MPH to a family function the low oil pressure light came on. The pressure gauge then started changing from 0-80 continously. After google search I found that I should pull over and turn off the engine. I took it to an independent mechanic where he checked the oil and it had the righ amount of oil and he stated that the oil looked good. I take my truck regularly for oil changes and my last one was may 1. 2015. The mechanic told me that it may be the oil pump so we replaced it. The cost for the service was $200. …”
NHTSA complaint #10735799, filed 2015-07, 133,000 miles“I own a 2005 chevy Tahoe with 5.3 liter engine. The motor has consumed 2 quarts oil since its last oil change. The vehicle currently has 83000 miles. It is serviced regularly. Chevrolet is well aware of this problem and needs to address it immediately. I am told by my local Chevrolet dealership that it has repaired numerous vehicles because of the oil consumption issue. The cost to repair is between 300 and 3000 dollars. It might need new pistons and rings because of the faulty inexpensive part. Epic fail by chevy not to alert their customers of this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10637561, filed 2014-09, 83,000 miles“The engine has coolant leak at head. Gm is aware that the engines were made with faulty heads by a company called castec that are prone to failure in the oil return ports. They have a bulletin but are unwilling to assume any responsibility. This repair is so costly that a complete engine replacement is more feasible. The average time of this repair seems to be only 100,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10575046, filed 2014-03, 133,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 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…
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10178949Jul 28, 2020This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC…
- 10178387Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10176326May 21, 2020This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 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…
- 10173398Feb 28, 2020This diagnostic tip provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10167437Oct 14, 2019This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 64% |
| 2025 | 31 | 60% |
| 2024 | 24 | 35% |
| 2023 | 127 | 55% |
| 2022 | 75 | 38% |
| 2021 | 169 | 37% |
| 2020 | 14 | 25% |
| 2019 | 32 | 29% |
| 2018 | 20 | 19% |
| 2017 | 27 | 15% |
| 2016 | 19 | 7% |
| 2015 | 46 | 7% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 13 | 6% |
| 2012 | 9 | 5% |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 | 11 | 4% |
| 2009 | 14 | 5% |
| 2008 | 27 | 5% |
| 2007 | 58 | 5% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 13 | 4% |
| 2004 | 26 | 6% |
| 2003 | 9 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 | 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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
12 complaintsTires
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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