2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 46 complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 45% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 45% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 57,000 miles 39 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 20 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 39 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 57,000 miles, and 59% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The speedometer needle began reading higher and higher speeds even though there was no acceleration. When sitting still, the speedometer read 70 MPH. The needle will not return to zero, even when the vehicle is parked.I have contacted the dealer and was told it would cost $400.00 to $500.00 to repair. I cannot drive the vehicle, not knowing how fast I am going.
Instrument cluster failure. Gauges not accurate. I was told instrument cluster would need to be replaced at my cost.