• February 11, 2014Electrical system

  Battery Equalizers or DC-DC Converters:Fire Risk

  NHTSA campaign 14V-070 · 22 vehicles potentially affected · Electrical system

  The defect: Monroe Truck Equipment (Monroe) is recalling certain model year 2006, 2008 and 2009 Chevrolet C7500 vehicles, 2005-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles, and 2009 Ford F-350, and F-450 vehicles, equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

  The risk: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

  The remedy: Monroe will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2014. Owners may contact Monroe at 1-608-328-8127.

• October 31, 2006Air bags

  Leather seat covers/air bag sensing system

  NHTSA campaign 06V-417 · 794 vehicles potentially affected · Air bags

  The defect: Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.

  The risk: If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. In either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased.

  The remedy: Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (GM) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in GM's letter to owners. The recall began on november 6, 2006. Owners should contact GM at 1-877-477-1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle.

• April 22, 2005Seat belts

  Seat belt routing

  NHTSA campaign 05V-163 · 1,359,824 vehicles potentially affected · Seat belts

  The defect: On certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2nd row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants, especially smaller occupants, seated in this position. Appropriate use of a child seat or booster seat, as recommended for small children, does improve the fit condition for this user group. In addition to instructions on proper infant and young child restraint (with child seats or boosters), special verbiage for restraining older child is included in the owner's manual. Also, the suggested seat belt fit/routing for adults, irrespective of seating position, is described in the…

  The risk: A lap portion of the seat belt routing that is not low and snug on the hips can allow the lap belt to ride up on an occupant's abdomen instead of fitting low around their hipbones, and therefore, can expose them to more risk of abdominal and internal organ injury.

  The remedy: Dealers will cut open the guide loop, remove a portion of the loop, and then the remaining two sides should be folded over and secured with a retainer free of charge. The recall began on july 21, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493.

• March 18, 2005Brakes

  Brake pedal pushrod/brake pedal

  NHTSA campaign 05V-103 · 707 vehicles potentially affected · Service brakes, hydraulic

  The defect: On certain sport utility vehicles, the brake pedal pushrod retainer may be missing. If the retainer is missing, the brake booster pushrod could disengage from the brake pedal.

  The risk: This could result in a loss of brakes which could result in a crash.

  The remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for the brake pedal pushrod retainer and install one if it is missing free of charge. The manufacturer began contacting owners by telephone on march 10, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

• February 14, 2005Power train

  Shift lever position indicator illumination

  NHTSA campaign 05V-055 · 7,194 vehicles potentially affected · Power train

  The defect: Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock and transmission braking effect." under certain vehicle starting conditions, the shift lever position indicator located in the instrument panel cluster may not illuminate. If the shift lever position indicator does not illuminate, the driver may not know which gear the vehicle is in.

  The risk: The vehicle may move in an unintended direction resulting in possible injury to others outside of the vehicle.

  The remedy: Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge. The recall began on february 14, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

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Common questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 campaigns for the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe: 14V-070 (Battery Equalizers or DC-DC Converters:Fire Risk); 06V-417 (Leather seat covers/air bag sensing system); 05V-163 (Seat belt routing); 05V-103 (Brake pedal pushrod/brake pedal); and 1 more.

How do I know if my 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Chevrolet dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.