Component Record

Chevrolet Suburban 2005 Brakes Problems

25 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban - 19% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage25 complaints

25 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

05V043000Reported February 8, 2005 - 77,411 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on February 8, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 77,411 vehicles across all affected models.

05V103000Reported March 18, 2005 - 707 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 18, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 707 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System38 Power Train15 Vehicle Structure11 Air Bags10 Engine9 Vehicle Speed Control8

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.