2005 Chevrolet Suburban Reviews

The 2005 Chevy Suburban is the best vehicle I've ever owned. It can fit a full 4x8 sheet of plywood when the third row is removed, has plenty of cargo space, the 5.3 engine is very capable. It tows nicely, has great reliability, is very comfortable. The cabin temperature regulator is the only problem I've had, it will occasionally default to full hot. Turning the climate control off and on again is the fix until faulty components can be replaced. Parking is a challenge naturally but the vehicle will still fit within the height requirements for almost any city Parking garage. I tow a small cargo trailer with ease. The brakes are adequate but not impressive. You need to leave extra room when towing. The gas mileage is poor of course, but the versatility to carry 8 people and all their bags, or remove the 3rd row, fold down the second row and use it like a cargo van is just fantastic. I have never needed to rent a pickup truck yet for any home improvement project or purchase. The car runs smoothly, does not overheat, is very nice on long trips, sits high enough for good forward vision, It does benefit from an aftermarket rear view camera due to its size. I love this vehicle.

Amazing family truck. There is room for 8, plus everyone's gear and hobby stuff. I wish it did not have carpet, with kids, mountains, lakes, beach's, it is hard to clean. Feel safe, controls and handles nicely. I wish it had more hidden compartments like the new van, maybe a cooler or just storage. It is a amazing truck and I brag about the space all the time. We are running at 293, 000 miles and still going strong. Some electronics are starting to fail. I will be buying another sub in the future. It has been comfortable and reliable since we purchased it in 2007 with 200 miles, I would purchase it again. Feel safe on highway no matter the weather it gets me where I want to go. Sunshine rain, ice, snow. I did not like the first set of tires it came with they planed in the rain and even with the 4 x4 it still was slick I would not like these tire again. With the tires I have purchased over the years, better quality, and traction. Thank you Chev for getting my family where it needs to go. I can not ride in a low to the ground car, I feel very unsafe.

Problems: I have had to replace the torque converter and gear shift module, fuel pump, instrument cluster. Not bad for a 13 year old car! Performance: plenty of power and it serves the purpose we have it for. Reliability: the only time it is been unreliable was when it needed a new battery. Comfort: super cozy for everyone. Features: I am happy with the features of my car, including the DVD player, CD player, and if I paid for OnStar I am sure I'd love that too.

My 2005 Chevy Suburban is one of my favorite vehicles I've ever owned, and I've owned a bunch. I purchased it primarily to take the dogs to the groomer and the kids and their friends on road trips. As a 'people mover' it is unparalleled. It potentially seats eight, but for longer trips with bigger people you'll probably want to keep it to six. That being said, there are a number of possible seating configurations. The middle bench seat is split and folds into the floor. The back bench seat is removable. The cargo space in the vehicle is spacious, even when you have six passengers and a long trip. Entertainment system is good, and multiple climate zones let almost everybody be the temperature they want. The front seating is very spacious and comfortable, and the dash and instrument panel is attractive and convenient. As in any vehicle this age there are a number of little 'glitches.' The instrument cluster on this vehicles is prone to shorts, so I use a dash mounted speedometer app on my phone. One of the electric windows has come off track and needs to be repaired, and the heater is on the fritz at the moment. But it's a 15 year old vehicle. It was a fantastic deal, and it drives like brand new. You would think a vehicle of this size would feel cumbersome, but it is surprisingly nimble and handles like a much smaller vehicle.

I love my suburban. It is really comfortable. With 3 bench seats I have plenty of room for 1 driver plus 8 passengers. Of course the person in the front middle seat needs to be smaller. The trunk is huge. I easily fit groceries, sports equipment, strollers, small bikes, coolers, suitcases in there without sacrificing any passenger seating. The bench seats do lift out if you need to transport large items like furniture. I did have to replace the transmission at around 200, 000 miles.

At 100,000 miles, total failure of TRANSMISSION, despite minimal light-weight towing (tow/haul mode) and proper maintenance. At 90,000 miles, speedometer failed. Inexcusable for a vehicle which cost $ 50,000 in 2005! GM dealer service tech said he has seen “hundreds” of these transmission failures, so it doesn’t seem this one is just a “lemon”. Otherwise (?) Vehicle is comfortable, utility is good. Just wish 3rd row seat was “fold-away” like Ford Excursion, instead of having to remove it from vehicle to maximize cargo space.

I am the original owner of my 2005 Chevrolet Suburban and It's going on 15 years since I bought it brand new. Over the years I have had to replace or repair everything on the dash and steering wheel controls. The engine had a cam and lifter repair and the transmission has been replaced. Other than that, I haven't done much more. The leather is looking worn on the seat surfaces and will get replaced in a few weeks on the driver and passenger seat surfaces but everything else looks new. The paint, which I opted for the Bermuda Blue, a $500 option, is still very shiny with minor chips and scratches. Everything works, including the wireless DVD headphones. I have always kept it in a garage and it's never been off road or in bad weather, so no rust. I get compliments on the trucks appearance, color and appeal being 15 years old. The color is what caught my eye and made me purchase it. The truck has recently been driven 900 miles without any issues and has no leaks, engine problem or electrical issues. I give this vehicle 4 stars over 15 years and will keep it for another 15 years. In 5 years it will get a 572 and all the upgrades on the drive train. Absolutely love this truck...it's a keeper.

I really love my Chevrolet Suburban!! It is 13 years old and still drives like a charm. The heated leather seats are quite nice and when you put on the turn signal the arrow on the side mirror comes on. The Bose stereo system is fantastic and the CD player has 6 slots so there's plenty of music. There is also a DVD player in the back which was very handy when the kids were younger and for long trips. The sunroof works and it is nice to open it up in the nice weather. The gas tank is huge!! It takes a lot to fill it up but gets good gasoline mileage on the freeway. There is more than enough rooms in the back for groceries and luggage on a trip. It seats 8 with plenty of room. I'd buy another one just like it ?.

I like my car, but after time it has had multiple break and engine issues. It also has very low gas mileage. It usually costs me upwards of 80 to 85 dollars to fill it up. However, it's gas tank holds a lot of gas (~30 gallons) so it can travel pretty far without needing to fill up. I only suggest getting a suburban if you have a large family/reason to transport a lot of people at once. I only drive it for myself so it feels like a waste of space.