2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Electrical System Problems
- 63
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 63 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 6 indicate fire
What owners report
- Instrument Cluster/Panel · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tachometer needle fell to 0 while traveling at highway speed. Previous service bulletin was issued with a mileage limit on the repair. Dealership would replace part, however, i would be required to pay for labor hours. Currently, this problem still exists because repair labor would have cost in excess of $400. Also, shift indicator light is now extremely dim and sometimes does not light up at all. There is a recall…
ODI 10548734
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. The contact was driving 70 mph when the speedometer failed and reset to zero. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 61,890 and the current mileage was 62,100.
ODI 10440151
Electrical System · Instrument Cluster/Panel
The speedometer would not decrease speed, and but would register an increase, and consequently would not reflect actual speed. I could correct problem by repeatedly starting vehicle, until eventually it just would no longer register a change in speed at all. Now i have no idea what speed my vehicle is traveling. *tr
ODI 10481165
Electrical System · Structure
The chevrolet tahoe tailgate lock do not have an emergency release inside the car. The tailgate actuator has stop functioning on my car and there no way for me to open the door. Not even trying to open with a key, because there is no key option to open the door on this model on the outside tailgate. Since, chevrolet failed to place a release inside the car. I feel that this is a serious life or death issue. If my…
ODI 10430376
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that all of the instrument panel gauges were defective and did not provide an accurate reading. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the failure and advised that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current…
ODI 10433705
Electrical System
My 2005 chevy tahoe 71z speedometer has failed. It registers variable speeds which i know to be incorrect. Internet search confirms it is the stepper motor which must be replaced. Several complaints by other owners have been filed. Gm should recall the 2005's as they did the 2003 and 2004 for the same problem. *tr
ODI 10430414
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that when attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The contact also stated that a clicking sound would come from the steering column when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a possible ignition failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of…
ODI 10704560
Electrical System
SPEEDOMETER FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10383452
Electrical System
All the gauges on my dashboard quit working all at once except my fuel gauge and speedometer. There are lots of complaints on this and gm needs to issue a recall and fix this.
ODI 10444453
Electrical System
2005 chevy tahoe w/ approx. 86,000 miles oil pressure gauge and speedometer not working properly. Both gauges continue to move back and forth sometimes going all the way to the left(in the red) and sometimes all the way to the right. *tr
ODI 10360048
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Shift lever position indicator in the instrument panel cluster does not illuminate and driver does not know which gear vehicle is in.
ODI 11278212
Electrical System · Seats
I am writing this to complain about a fire hazard with the seat warmers in 2005 chevy tahoe. I had to take my vehical to the repair shop because my seat warmer would get warmer than usual and after 2 to 3 minutes would shut off. Come to find out the seat warmer pad had shorted out and burnt. I have the seat warmer pad that is charcoaled and burnt. I have contacted and spoke to gm representives 4 times informing them…
Fire reported
ODI 10306908
Electrical System
I currently own a 2005 chevrolet tahoe, recently the speedometer and oil gauge meter stopped working completely. Chevy refuses to fix the condition unless i pay out of pocket 800.00. *tr
ODI 10323679
Electrical System
2005 chevy tahoe speedometer will not read correctly, sticks and can be 20mph off at times or stuck over 100. *tr
ODI 10315217
Electrical System
2005 chevy tahoe speedometer will not read correctly, sticks and can be 20mph off at times or stuck over 100. *tr
ODI 10315216
Electrical System
Speedometer randomly goes to a much higher speed that car is actually traveling. Used gps to verify car going 65 but speedometer registering 85. Radio and climate control panel on vehicle also gets very hot to the touch when this occurs. Speedometer will randomly reset and work fine for a while. This is an ongoing problem and started about 2 years ago. *tr
ODI 10286595
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Glass, Side/Rear
2005 chevrolet tahoe. Fuel pump eruption, due to the smell of coming from the vehicle. The consumer also noticed a leak from under the vehicle. The fuel pump and fuel line needed to be replaced. *mw also, the window switch was replaced and the key became stuck in the ignition. *jb
ODI 10659537
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. He stated while the vehicle was parked he noticed a fire in his fuse box that destroyed the wiring harness. The failure occurred under the hood under the left front fender. The vehicle is at the dealer being repair with a cost. He contacted the manufacture and they would get back with him within twenty four hours. The manufacturer has not contacted him. The failure mileage…
Fire reported
ODI 10281645
Electrical System · Seats
The driver side automatic seat quit working along with both the driver side and passengers side heated seats quit working as well. Passenger side automatic seat worked fine. We took the tahoe into the dealer and they stated that the connector, under the drivers seat, was melted. They replaced the connector, however, the driver side automatic seat controls seem backwards. When you pull the leaver up, the seat goes…
ODI 10256545
Electrical System
Speedometer shows 90 to 120 mph while diving 50 to 60 mph. Called dealer today and was told instrument cluster needs replaced at a cost of $500 to $600 to fix. This is a known problem, 03 and 04s have been recalled. *tr
ODI 10254121
Electrical System
The speedometer of my 2005 chevy tahoe no longer works. I have complained to the dealer, but they say they won't fix it because it is not currently being recalled. *tr
ODI 10262966
Electrical System
While traveling at 65mph on interstate, speedometer on my 2005 chevy tahoe,went arbitrarily up to 120mph and did not return to normal even after engine turned off and restarted- i can see that many others are dealing with the same problem - has there been a recall? *tr
ODI 10253129
Electrical System
My speedometer jumps around and at any given time could read 20mph above my actual speed. When the vehicle is shut off, it sometimes sticks around the 10 to 20 mph mark. Nothing has been done to correct the defect. *tr
ODI 10253202
Electrical System · Visibility
Occasionally smelled electrical burning inside vehicle. Ac/heater blower cut out but came back on. December 2008 ac/heater blower stopped completely. Went to dealership to confirm which fuse to check. Was told it was probably something else and made an appointment for diagnosis. January 2009 was notified that the blower motor resistor and connector shorted out and melted (not covered under extended warranty). After…
Fire reported
ODI 10256102
Electrical System
I have a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. Around 70k miles, my speedometer began acting up. It started off sticking at around 30 mph no matter how fast i really was going. Lately it will either not work at all, will stick at 30 mph, or has even began to climb to 120 mph while i was doing 30 mph according to a gps which i am forced to use to measure my speed because of no speedometer. The dealer quoted me $500.00. This is very…
ODI 10277499