2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 10%of 293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,396miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe, 10% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,396 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The incident is the vehicle stalling on the interstate which could have lead to a accident if the vehicle behind me had not swirved at the last moment. The fuel guage registerd 3/4 tank of gas. Once stopped at the next exit I was able to put 25 gallons in the tank. I have since noticed that the guage will read sporatic readings but then settle back to around the 3/4 tank mark.”
NHTSA complaint #10399099, filed 2011-05, 155,630 miles“I own a 2005 chevy Tahoe I bought new. Last year in 2012 the fuel lines coming out of the fuel pump rotted out and I had to replace the whole pump. Early this year (2013) the transmission lines rotted out and all had to be replaced, in september this year (2013) the brake lines rotted out and had to be replaced. Lucky for me I was just leaving my driveway. I am very disappointed with this GM vehicle. I don't know if I would ever buy a GM vehicle again.”
NHTSA complaint #10545132, filed 2013-09, 80,000 miles“Fuel gauge is constantly inaccurate. The car has a 26 gallon tank, after filling up and driving sometimes 50 miles the gas light will come on telling me I am out of gas. I have sit on level surfaces watching the gauge go from full down to completely empty several times. This problem could potentially leave a person stranded as they do not know how much gas is in the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10221263, filed 2008-03, 45,000 miles“On february 7th the driver side airbag spontaneously deployed as my family and I were driving home from the store. We contacted GM to find out if there were any recalls on our vehicle. We were instructed there were not and we should contact GM customer service. On february 11th they had us take our vehicle to a GM dealership where they conducted and investigation to determine why. Gm returned our vehicle to us on march 3rd stating the airbag deployment was caused by shorted wires in the wiring harness. …”
NHTSA complaint #10695024, filed 2015-03, 122,000 miles“Every time I start my vehicle, my gas light goes on and indicates I am low on fuel when I have gas in it. After driving for awhile the needle will go up but it is not giving an accurate reading of how much gas is in the tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10248379, filed 2008-11, 50,000 milesRelated 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 7 | 10% |
| 2023 | 15 | 6% |
| 2022 | 21 | 11% |
| 2021 | 122 | 26% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 25 | 23% |
| 2018 | 8 | 8% |
| 2017 | 13 | 7% |
| 2016 | 14 | 5% |
| 2015 | 59 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 11 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 3% |
| 2007 | 41 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 | 30 | 10% |
| 2004 | 15 | 3% |
| 2003 | 36 | 7% |
| 2002 | 25 | 6% |
| 2001 | 14 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 27 | 5% |
| 1998 | 17 | 6% |
| 1997 | 32 | 8% |
| 1996 | 22 | 8% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
126 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology