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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 12 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 4WD w/low range

107260 mi

C $1500
Several leaks in brake system. Replaced all brake lines, flexible lines, master cylinder. Also replaced rotors, pads. 
115940 mi

C $1300
ABS always activated at low speed when braking. Corrosion around wheel speed sensors and insuffient flow in some brake line. Replaced corroded wheel hub assemblies and sensors, and some corroded brake lines. 
132000 mi

US $290
replaced rear brakes and parking brake 
28000 mi

US $123
Piece of rusted metal was scraping against the rotor. Rusted piece was removed and problem resolved. 
37000 mi

US $55
Parking brake cable broke. 
148000 mi

US $573
brakes 
78500 mi

US $180
Stabilitrack kicking in at 3-4 mph after every stop. Cause was a right front wheel speed sensor failure. 
55300 mi

US $500
Replaced "Yaw sensor" 

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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

94000 mi

US $248
hydro-boost brake booster module 

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2005 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

160000 mi

US $48
Replaced rear brake pads. 
202762 mi

US $406
Replaced brakes and rotors 
76000 mi

US $770
Rubbing sound on back end while driving. Parking brake was not disengaging, and had completely rusted out on one side. Replaced parking brake assembly/pads both sides, had to pull axles so also did differential fluids. 

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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Brake Problems

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