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1GNEK13T25R••••••2005 Chevrolet TAHOE
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2005 Chevrolet TAHOE build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
235on the model
74builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 4Steering 1Service Brakes 1Air 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesFeb 2012
The "service stability" warning message displayed, ABS warning light, tc tire deflation, and brake failure light. The first failure occurred on or about february 13, 2012. I took the vehicle to the chevrolet dealership immediately and the repair was completed by march 27, 2012…
Power TrainMay 2010
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the gear shift indicator was inoperable which made it difficlut to distinguish which gear the vehicle was shifted to. The vehicle was taken to hall chevrolet chesapeake (3412 western branch blvd, chesapeake, va…
Electrical SystemJan 2010
My speedometer on my 2005 chevy tahoe z71 4x4 stops working intermittently shows we are going way slower or 0 when we are driving
SteeringJan 2009
Clunk noise and feel in steering wheel became worse after about 2 months then took to the dealer it was the steering I-shaft part number 19153614 my 2005 tahoe had 40331 miles at time of repair cost to me was 113.88 I feel I should not be charged for this repair because it is a…
Electrical SystemDec 2008
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
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GNEK13T25R205759 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.