Owner-reported complaints naming the body or structure system, filed with NHTSA
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Body & structure reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
11
Latest Sep 7, 2022
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
9%
of 129 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
1
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
2
What this page shows
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 11 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming body or structure
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Body & structure
Filed Sep 7, 2022
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for tire replacement, he was informed that the entire chassis was severely corroded. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
NHTSA ID
11483289
Incident
Sep 7, 2022
Mileage
84,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed May 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE REAR HATCH OF THE VEHICLE, THE REAR HATCH FAILED TO OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,210.
NHTSA ID
10865800
Incident
May 17, 2016
Mileage
136,210 mi
Body & structure
Filed Sep 27, 2013
LIFT GATE WILL NOT OPEN. DANGER OF ACCIDENT AND NOT BEING ABLE TO ESCAPE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND CANNOT MANUALLY OPEN. *TR
NHTSA ID
10545743
Incident
Nov 1, 2011
Mileage
95,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed May 9, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE DOOR ACTUATOR FAILED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE THE DOOR IN AN OPEN POSITION. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESIGNED WITH A MANUAL LOCK TO ACCESS THE REAR LIFTGATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.
NHTSA ID
10511237
Incident
Apr 30, 2013
Mileage
49,000 mi
Body & structureVisibility
Filed Apr 4, 2013
THE REAR WINDOW IN THE REAR LIFT DOOR HAS DELAMINATED AND CRACKED AT THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE WINDOW CAUSING THE WINDOW SHIFT. I CALLED GENERAL MOTORS ON 3/26/13 AT 4PM AND TALKED TO A PHONE REP. THE CASE #[XXX]WAS GIVEN TO ME BY REP. [XXX]@ 866-790-5600 EXT.[XXX]. I WAS ADVISED TO GO TO THE CHRONIC CHEV. DEALER IN GRIFFIN GA. WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE SO THEY COULD SEE THE SITUATION. THE AREA DIST. MANAGER WAS CALLED. BOTTOM LINE, I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD DO NOTHING AS IT WAS DUE TO "AGE, WEAR AND TEAR". THE DEALER SAID IT WOULD COST $862.00 & $200.00 TO INSTALL. THEY ALSO SUGGESTED I COULD CALL SAFELITE AUTO AND THEY WOULD INSTALL AN AFTER MARKET GLASS FOR $462.90, PARTS & LABOR. I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND GENERAL MOTORS WILL DO NOTHING. I DID SEE THE NEW SUBURBAN AND SEEN CHANGES IN THE WAY THE WINDOW IS MOUNTED. SOMETHING NEED TO BE DONE! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ID
10507177
Incident
Mar 26, 2013
Mileage
225,136 mi
Body & structureDriver assistance
Filed Jan 30, 2013
Crash reported2 injuries reported
THE DRIVER WAS SITTING AT THE STOP LIGHT FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER HEARD A REVVING NOISE. THE DRIVER'S RIGHT FOOT REMAINED ON THE BRAKE. SHE NEVER PUT HER FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL, YET THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD INTO THE INTERSECTION. THE SUBURBAN WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BY A TRUCK, SPUN AND WAS HIT AGAIN ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SITTING AT THE LIGHT BEHIND OUR SUBURBAN AGREED THAT OUR CAR WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP WHEN IT SUDDENLY WENT INTO THE INTERSECTION. THE SUBURBAN WAS DEEMED TOTALED BY OUR INSURANCE COMPANY. *TR
NHTSA ID
10495242
Incident
Jan 15, 2013
Mileage
90,180 mi
Body & structure
Filed Aug 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE FAILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE LIFTGATE FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE SINCE IT DID NOT HAVE A KEY ENTRY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000.
NHTSA ID
10470761
Incident
Aug 11, 2012
Mileage
126,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Sep 17, 2011
THE HINGE ON THE REAR HATCH GLASS CAME UNBONDED FROM THE GLASS. THIS CAN PROBABLY CAUSE GLASS MOVEMENT AND SHATTERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT
NHTSA ID
10425843
Incident
Sep 17, 2011
Mileage
120,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Sep 24, 2010
THIS IS A PREVENTATIVE COMPLAINT ABOUT A 2005 CHEVY SUBURBAN REAR GLASS HINGE. SINCE FINDING OURS BROKEN FOR NO APPARENT REASON, WE HAVE FOUND MANY OTHER OWNERS OF SUBURBANS AND TAHOES WITH THE SAME ISSUE, SOME EVEN STATING THE GLASS FLEW OFF INTO THE ROAD. *TR
NHTSA ID
10357333
Incident
Sep 1, 2010
Mileage
71,000 mi
Body & structureInterior & seats
Filed May 12, 2010
LIFTGATE DOES NOT HAVE A KEY LOCK ENTRY AND WILL NOT UNLOCK USING THE DRIVER SIDE LOCK/UNLOCK DOOR PANEL OR THE HAND HELD KEY REMOTE THEREFORE I CANNOT OPEN IT AT ALL. IT IS EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING SINCE WE GOT THE SUBURBAN FOR THE SPACE BUT, BESIDES THAT - IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY THIS COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THERE IS NO MANUAL RELEASE. IF THE FRONT END OF THE CAR WERE DAMAGED AND THE SIDE DOORS WERE UNABLE TO BE OPENED THERE IS NO WAY OF OPENING THE REAR DOOR. I HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN AND THIS IS OF GREAT CONCERN TO ME. I GET FLASHES OF A CAR ACCIDENT AND A FIRE WITH MY KIDS TRAPPED INSIDE WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO OPEN THE REAR DOOR FROM OUTSIDE OR INSIDE! I CANNOT BELIEVE THERE IS NO MANUAL SAFETY LEVER! I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE WITH THE LIFTGATE NOT OPENING ON SEVERAL BLOGS AND WEBSITES. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS TYPE IN SUBURBAN REAR LIFTGATE WON'T UNLOCK. PLEASE REVIEW AS I DO FEEL THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE BEFORE IT AFFECTS THE SAFETY OF CONSUMERS. *TR
NHTSA ID
10330116
Incident
Jul 26, 2009
Body & structureBrakesTransmission+1 more
Filed Jan 12, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN HAS NO QUICK EXIT FROM THE THIRD SEAT AND THE TAILGATE. IT TAKES TOO MUCH FORCE TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. THE VEHICLE IS SO LONG THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS DO NOT SHOW THE ROAD VERY WELL EVEN AFTER ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE. THE BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE TAKE TOO MUCH FORCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY. LASTLY, THE PICKUP ON THE TRANSMISSION IS SLUGGISH WHICH IS A CONCERN IN EMERGENCY CONDITIONS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER, AND WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE ALL ISSUES ARE WITH THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE.*AK
NHTSA ID
10147622
Incident
Jul 5, 2005
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