2005 Chevrolet Tahoe drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 16 complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 115,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 115,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the consumer stated the problem began as a cracking sound while turning the wheel in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and an adjustment to the control arm was made. One month later, the problem still persisted. On december 29, 2005 the cracking sound was heard again, the vehicle stopped and the throttle would not depress. The vehicle would not gain momentum in either of the gears.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated when attempting to shift in reverse, the vehicle moved forward due to the gear illumination panel not illuminating properly. The failure occurred frequently. The vehicle was not taken the dealer for diagnosis or repair. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 05v055000 (power train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
- Electrical system 128 complaints
- Fuel system 30 complaints
- Brakes 26 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints
- Engine 19 complaints
- Steering 19 complaints
- Body & structure 18 complaints