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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe engine problems

13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe4% of all complaints for this model year.

13
Engine complaints
4%
share of all complaints
120,995 mi
median reported mileage
0 / 1
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and lost power on several occassions. The dealer diagnosed that the throttle body was faulty and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure…

    filed Mar 1, 2017

  • Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. After the vehicle was shut off, the motor continued to operate without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the blower motor resister module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired…

    filed Jan 3, 2017

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Engine problems in other Tahoe years

YearReportsShare
2026 Tahoe1263%
2025 Tahoe2053%
2024 Tahoe2033%
2023 Tahoe10753%
2022 Tahoe6738%
2021 Tahoe15336%
2020 Tahoe1222%
2019 Tahoe2827%
2018 Tahoe1919%
2017 Tahoe2615%
2016 Tahoe197%
2015 Tahoe457%
Tahoe engine problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.