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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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Chart based on 219 repairs.
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (56%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 27 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
| 132200 mi US $250 |
The front passenger wheel hub assembly needed to be replaced. |
| 33000 mi US $250 |
Replaced intermediate steering shaft with newly designed piece. |
| 81000 mi US $130 |
Psgr Idler arm was found to be loose when new tires were mounted on wheels |
| 102000 mi US $550 |
ABS was coming on in the last 10 feet of any stop. Shop scanned/diagnosed both front sensors and hubs as needing replacement. |
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 115940 mi C $300 |
Steering pump failing, almost all steering fluid leaked out. Made bad noises when turning. Mechanic quoted around $2000 to replace damaged parts. We decided to perform minimal repair and sell car instead. |
| 161000 mi US $180 |
Replaced power steering gear box |
| 178100 mi | This was simple maintenance as my tie-rod ends were showing signs of wear. |
| 48000 mi US $50 |
Power steering gearbox making noise on tight low speed turns. No repair at present. The problem was irregular with very tight turns and eventually cured itself. |
| 25000 mi US $5 |
Intermediate steering shaft (ISS) was making clunking noise, which was felt in steering wheel and column. The fix required spraying white lithium grease into the ISS to lube the shaft. The problem occurs when the grease dries up. |
| 31300 mi | Intermediate steering shaft (ISS) was making clunking noise, for the second time. The fix required spraying white lithium grease into the ISS to lube the shaft. The problem occurs when the grease dries up. |
| 62000 mi US $77 |
The ISS clunk was driving my crazy and I was tired of lubing the shaft. I bought a replacement ISS from GMDirect and changed it myself. The ISS clunk was driving my crazy and I was tired of lubing the shaft. I bought a replacement ISS from GMDirect and changed it myself. |
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine not specified
| 110000 mi US $589 |
Bad tie rods. Replaced and alignment done additional work was performed. |
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 94000 mi US $150 |
front wheel hub assemblies were replaced |
| 97000 mi US $195 |
Customer states that when turning at low speeds there is a crunching/grinding noise. Solution: re-torqued front cross member and suspension |
2005 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 279000 mi | Replaced left front wheel hub assembly |
| 161739 mi US $138 |
Wheel alignment |
| 168000 mi US $200 |
Replaced all four shocks that had 80,000 miles on them |
| 8500 mi | Rattle in dash fixed and front suspension noise issue resolved |
| 135200 mi US $350 |
Replaced all steering components up to steering box. Replaced upper & lower control arms including ball joints |
| 153000 mi US $66 |
Both inner tie rods worn, have to look into ball joints on truck |
| 184000 mi US $200 |
Ball joints, tie rod end & brakes |
| 186000 mi US $300 |
Need to change rear passenger wheel bearing |
| 179000 mi US $450 |
rear driver side wheel bearing failed |
| 125000 mi US $300 |
Bad driver's side bearing |
| 139000 mi US $1660 |
right side replaced right and left side tie-rod ends replaced front shocks replaced. all work was front end |
| 126000 mi US $307 |
front tie-rod end replaced to pass inspection |
| 84000 mi US $950 |
Left and right front wheel bearing assemblies replaced. |
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