2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Review
Fuel Economy
15 - 16 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
With room for up to nine passengers, gutsy V8 engines and a long list of available options, it's no wonder the Tahoe is the best-selling full-size sport-ute on the market.
Pros
Strong engines, roomy and versatile interior, numerous available amenities.
Cons
Spotty build quality, interior materials could use improvement.
What's New for 2005
A touchscreen navigation system is optional on Tahoe this year, and all models now come standard with the overhead rear liftgate (with separate rear lift-glass). The Z71 off-road package can now be had with two-wheel drive.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Great Truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I haven't had my truck very long, but it's been great! It's comfortable and fun to drive. My wife loves it!
Favorite Features
Everything
Suggested Improvements
CD player sticks some.
Expensive Mechanical Nightmare
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4WD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Paid $47000 including a $3000 extended warranty. Drove for 3 1/2 years before it needed a new radiator and transmission-$4000. Radiator cracked and fluids were mixing. Also found out the ext warranty co. went bankrupt so not only are we out $3000 for warrant but another $4000 for the repair. Now 9 months later needs another $1000 repair, the transfer something or other. Drive switches from 2WD to 4WD at random and no one can find anything wrong with it. Speedometer breaks at random for a few days, usually on a trip, then starts working again. Will NEVER purchase a GM vehicle again. Biggest hunk of junk ever. Fun to drive but a mechanical nightmare.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Love my Tahoe
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LT Rwd 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I have enjoyed owning my Tahoe and never regretted buying it. The DVD player has been awesome with the grandchildren and also the 3rd seat. Only had a few minor problems, car seat adjust and speed odometer quit working, but that was at 72k miles and the dealer fixed the odometer free. Wasn't great on gas but I expected that when I bought it.
Favorite Features
Love the seats and just the overall view inside and out. Very comfortable on road trips.
Suggested Improvements
3rd sit adjustment as far as removing, other than that nothing
Defects
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4WD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I purchase my Tahoe for work and family transportation. I love it but the maintenance issue is complicating. The muffler has an internal heats that the rivets have become loose inside and makes the muffler continuously rattles and the dashboard speedometer needle frequently stick causing unidentifiable speeds when driving.
Favorite Features
DVD, CD changer OnStarXm Radio and heated seats
Suggested Improvements
modify muffle and adjust speedometer needle
Worst Vehicle I ever bought
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4WD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Transmission, 3 seperate wiring issues, steering column, new cluster, seat adjustments went crazy and would try to smash you into the dash and now upcoming differential work. That is not to mention how uncomfortable the seats are for a long drive. The kids cannot put the seats all the way back in the second row because the armrest hits the side of the interior. Very disappointed. List price as equipped 54K and thought I got a deal at 31K. Guess I was wrong. Going to see if I can get in a Sequoia.
Favorite Features
XM, OnStar.
Suggested Improvements
Build it like you were actually going to have to drive one yourself.
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