2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 2005

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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (1%)

Chart based on 219 repairs.
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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 58 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

114300 mi

US $86
THROTTLE BODY INJECTOR SERVICE/TRANSMISSION SERVICE/REAR DIFFERENTAL SERVICE 
123000 mi

US $430
Check engine light on. Both O2 sensors were replaced. 
38000 mi

US $32
EVAP canister replacement. 
48000 mi

US $300
Water pump leaking; burning off coolant at leak. Leak was at a weep hole, I believe. 
98000 mi

US $700
External portion of fuel pump corroded and was leaking, halving fuel economy. Smell noticeable from rear driver's side exterior. 
103000 mi

US $600
Water pump leaking at weep hole. 
146000 mi

US $60
Hard starting; throttle body cleaning done but it didn't fix it 
153000 mi

US $75
I cleaned the intake. Replaced a broken spark plug wire. 
165500 mi

US $900
Replaced a bad fuel pump. 

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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

91000 mi

US $60
Oxygen sensor fail - bank 2 sensor 1 
188600 mi

US $100
Water Pump finally failed after 189,000 miles 
107000 mi

US $65
Check engine light flashing. Left upper O2 sensor bad. Replaced both upper O2 sensors. 
146400 mi

US $42
Replaced leaking heater tee 
170000 mi Knock sensor reading low output 
141600 mi

US $560
Replaced catalytic converter. Problem with 2 ignition circuits. Problem not solved as of yet. Ignition coils replaced, problem still codes. Perhaps a bad PCM. 
176000 mi

US $499
Replaced failed water pump 
51000 mi

US $200
Throttle response was poor and TB was sticking. Tried to clean but did not help much. Found a cheap new ACDelco TB on eBay and replaced it. 
90700 mi

US $160
Idling issues. Replaced throttle body and gasket. 
99300 mi

US $70
Replaced oxygen sensors. 
99000 mi

US $20
Evap canister cracked and had to be replaced. Replaced the vent solenoid, as well, since it is 10 years old. 
132000 mi

US $290
water pump 290$ 
137000 mi

US $200
Mass Air Flow sensor among other non reportable things like front brakes and other issues. 

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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

115300 mi

US $126
replaced water pump with oem acdelco part. 

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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

Engine not specified

108000 mi

US $900
Water Pump replacement 

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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

103000 mi

US $700
replaced water pump and radiator 
124000 mi

US $400
Oil pressure registered low. Engine was running fine. Replaced oil pressure sending unit. 

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2005 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

335-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

61000 mi oil pump replaced 

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2005 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

155000 mi

US $40
Engine light came in October 2016. Researching it led me to believe that it's probably a leaky fuel cap. Replace the cap (could only find it at the dealership). Check engine light went off after 4 days of driving. 
190000 mi

US $250
Cam position sensor was bad. Truck would not start 
160000 mi

US $42
Replaced B2S2 O2 Sensor 
176000 mi

US $200
EFI cleaning and left rear brake caliper check 
202762 mi

US $847
Knock sensors replaced Replaced A/C tensioner and both belts 
205000 mi

US $1040
Replaced fuel pump assembly 
212000 mi

US $185
Check Engine/Evap error code: Replaced charcoal canister, evap purge valve, and evap purge solenoid 
132000 mi

US $197
New O2 sensor new serpentine belt, AC belt and tensioner 
135000 mi

US $50
Check engine light came on. O2 sensor needed replacing. CEL also back on. 
95000 mi

US $200
bad 02 sensor 
203000 mi oil leak detected. Repair cost was prohibitive for the relative value of the vehicle. More cost effective to keep adding oil. 
207000 mi Oil leak. 
129000 mi

US $500
Water pump was bad 
146000 mi

US $200
Check valve bad on fuel system 
157000 mi

US $818
knock sensors replaced intake gasket replaced 
177700 mi

US $500
Evaporator canister has gasoline in it. Replaced it 
286000 mi

US $30
Purge valve replaced 
197000 mi

US $437
Water pump was replaced under warranty. Thermostat housing replaced 
123000 mi

US $300
One of the cam sensors had gone bad, replaced both to ensure it wasn't an issue going forward. Had to replace gaskets as well since plenum had to be removed for repair. 
130000 mi

US $900
Had to replace a sensor and motor in the front differential that engages the four wheel drive. 
153100 mi

US $1174
Replace oil pump. Was starting to fail. 
174400 mi

US $150
Oil pressure sending unit had failed, replaced by owner. 
91900 mi

US $975
fuel pump 
124000 mi

US $1400
crank shaft sensor replaced, ignition switch replaced. Replaced Spark Plugs 
100000 mi

US $1600
intermittently upon starting the car would be in 4 wheel low and it could not be changed..previously dealer could not replicate problem. got "lucky" this time as it happened while being looked at. 
120000 mi The fuel lines on fuel pump rotted away due to bad design. Had to solder both lines back together. Problem was learning what to do & getting parts to do it. New fuel pump was $400 without labor! o455, major leak in EVAP. Truck is hard to start. Still trying to figure out 
125000 mi

US $60
EVAP crap. Dry rot. Bad filter location, TSB to relocate. 
130000 mi

US $22
Purchased & installed Vapor Canister Purge Solenoid Valve 
141000 mi

US $400
Blown headgasket due to loose head bolts 
143300 mi

US $35
Vent selenoid was bad & truck was hard to start. Wasnt sure on exact problem but seemed to fix. 

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