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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 219 repairs.
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 41 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
| 143000 mi US $250 |
U-joints on drive train. |
| 104000 mi US $600 |
Transmission cooling lines leaking at joint between hose and pipe. |
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 74000 mi US $712 |
Axle seals leaking. |
| 134000 mi US $3100 |
Transmission completely failed, needing replacement. |
| 171000 mi | Transmission leaking; Likely pan gasket |
| 104160 mi C $2500 |
Front left wheel shudders severely and makes clunking noises while turning. Likely a wheel bearing or CV joint issue. |
| 139000 mi US $3 |
"Service 4WD" message displayed. Researched online and then cleaned the encoder motor sensor on the transfer case. $800 dealer repair completed for the cost of cleaner and electrical grease. :) |
| 146400 mi US $42 |
Replace 4WD sensor in t-case |
| 170498 mi US $1500 |
Overhaul of transmission |
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine not specified
| 53000 mi US $2900 |
Something (I can't remember what they called it) broke sending pieces of metal into transmission tearing it apart. Broke down out of town in busy Friday shore traffic. Got towed, thanks to AAA. Rebuilt transmission. |
| 110000 mi US $589 |
Z71/4WD Front Differential seals. Differential flush. |
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 125000 mi US $600 |
replace transfer case actuator motor |
| 92000 mi US $306 |
Leaking rear axle seals contaminated the parking brake shoes. The repair price, and time, includes the dealer diagnosing the problem. I performed the seal and brake shoe repair. |
| 93000 mi US $76 |
front axle CV joints were clicking. push-button 4WD switch on dashboard |
| 99000 mi US $485 |
Transfer case developed "pump rub" in which the tabs of the internal oil pump wear one or more holes in the magnesium tail housing. |
| 102200 mi US $350 |
actuator/encoder motor for transfer case |
| 107300 mi US $100 |
Replaced rear differential pinion seal. |
| 123000 mi | rear differential pinion seal |
| 132232 mi US $962 |
Rear differential yoke/pinion seal continued leaking after previous repair. This time the yoke was replaced, the crush sleeve was replaced and the seal was replaced. |
2005 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 165296 mi US $449 |
Flush and refill and replace pan gasket Replace oil pan gasket due to leak Flush and refill front and rear differentials Diagnosis for intermittent 4WD engagement while driving |
| 165500 mi US $62 |
Replaced internally shorted front differential actuator/encoder motor assembly with remanufactured unit Resealed rear differential due to leak |
| 210000 mi US $1397 |
Replacement of transmission |
| 270000 mi US $650 |
Replaced transfer case |
| 280000 mi US $100 |
Replaced rear U-joint |
| 108000 mi US $75 |
4x4 was not shifting or shifting itself, changed unit on side of transfer case myself & 4x4 is up & running. 2nd time since owning truck! |
| 145300 mi US $22 |
Transfer case oil pump wore hole through case, GM doesnt care! I tempoarily stopped leak but need new case & oil pump update. NOT FROM GM! |
| 186000 mi US $300 |
Vehicle wasn't shifting correctly & still working on it |
| 84000 mi US $200 |
rear ujoints replaced |
| 112700 mi US $900 |
Rear pinion bearing replaced and sides replaced as preventative maint. |
| 109500 mi US $1500 |
Replace front differential |
| 138000 mi US $2900 |
Transmission began to slip and had to be replaced with a remanufactured unit. |
| 114000 mi US $2286 |
Transmission Rebuild |
| 124000 mi | Service 4wd light came up on display but is intermittent |
| 129300 mi US $182 |
Replaced encoder motor assembly with new one to solve 4wd issue. |
| 135000 mi US $50 |
Service 4WD light came on a few hundred miles after replacing the switch. |
| 124000 mi US $1400 |
Transmission fluid line replaced, was leaking. |
| 141500 mi US $300 |
transmission fluid Lines were leaking |
| 108000 mi | Transfer Case Replacement |
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