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%)

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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 9 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

106500 mi

US $50
The rear hatch lifts were replaced. 
151000 mi The air dam was hit and needed to be put back into position. 

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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

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

120000 mi

US $700
The rear window exploded last night blowing out. Probably heat related. Replaced rear window, lift struts and cleaned up broken glass. 
28000 mi

US $123
Remove two rusted pieces of metal that were scraping against the rotor, causing a loud noise, when driving. Adjusted the parking brake and cleaned the rust from the rear rotors.  
33000 mi

US $21
Slow leak with the rear driver's side tire. Rim had to be grinded down, due to oxidation. Tire was re-seated. 

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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

Engine not specified

84000 mi

US $200
a/c condensation was leaking into passenger cabin, floors were soaked on passenger side of vehicle. Took to dealer twice, never got fixed, traded vehicle in on a new dodge truck. problem fixed, lol 

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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

95000 mi

US $75
The plastic cowl access panel above the ventilation blower (A/C and heater blower) was leaking. This allowed water to enter the passenger side, front floor. A new plastic cover and gasket were installed to eliminate the problem 

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2005 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

165500 mi

US $220
Unjammed sunroof and disabled it. 
147000 mi

US $100
Paint was bubbling all over car, scrapped & sanded areas, some spots were rotted through & required fiberglass & bondo. Lower half of car totally repainted. 

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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Body Problems

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