2005 Chevy Suburban Review
Price Estimate: $6,525





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Choice of powerful V8 engines, available Quadrasteer four-wheel steering system, cavernous cargo space, room for nine.
Cons
- Massive size can be tough in tight confines, vague steering feel, cheap interior plastics.
What’s new
Revisions for 2005 include a new optional touchscreen navigation system. Rear barn doors are no longer available, as all models now come standard with an overhead rear liftgate (with separate liftglass). The Z71 off-road package is now available on two-wheel-drive models.
Edmunds says
With its capable suspension, excellent powertrain and standard room for nine, the Suburban remains one of the best family-haulers available anywhere. Add Quadrasteer and it becomes an excellent tow vehicle as well.
For sale nationwide
41 listings
- $4,950great price$1,926 below market
- 192,041 miles
- No accidents, 4 owners, personal use only
- 7 Seats, 13 City / 17 Hwy MPG
- Tim's Truck Capital (1,294 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Epsom, NH
4WD, Tan/Neutral Leather.** WHOLESALE SPECIAL ** Check out this Great Deal at " AS - IS " Wholesale Pricing!! We need to make room and for a Select...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (13 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 3GNFK16ZX5G124609
Stock: TAZ1420A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-11-2025 - $5,990fair price$206 below market
- 220,210 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
- 7 Seats, 14 City / 18 Hwy MPG
- Ford of Kendall (1,700 mi away)
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Miami, FL
Clean CARFAX. 3rd Row Seat/ 7 or 8 Seat Option, All books & keys (when applicable).2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT Medium Cadet Blue Metallic Vortec ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
15 Combined MPG (14 City/18 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 3GNEC16Z25G219772
Stock: 5G219772
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-09-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$247/mo for Suburban 1500 LS
Suburban 1500 LS
vs
$226/mo
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Highly recommended, plus decent MPGs
4.88 out of 5 stars99avalon, 05/05/2014
2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS Rwd 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
For 2 yrs we have owned an 05 Suburban 1500 LS 2wd and we love it. It is comfortable, capable, and spacious. I have hauled 9 large adults in it for work trips. We tow our family quads to the dunes or the cabin with it. We travel, and run errands, and basically do everything with it. Easy to get in and out of. Low maintenance. 139K miles. All original. Last week I drove from Utah to … Arizona and back with my boys and a load of stuff, and at 70 mph with the cruise/AC on I averaged 23.5 mpgs with my manual calculations. My wife loves this truck for hauling kids and friends to school or the park. I love how smooth it rides down the freeway and the power it has. It's a perfect vehicle for us.
Another superior Chevy truck!
5 out of 5 starsMaestro, 08/14/2016
2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS 4WD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
*UPDATE, 2/17/2019
Edmunds asked me to update my review. After adding another 29K to the odometer between February 2017 and February 2018, and starting to see the effects of salt damage appear, I decided to sell me beloved Suburban in March of 2018. A local guy bought it, and we still seem him driving it around from time to time! So it is still on the road! Look for another review … though, because I bought another one!!!
*UPDATE, 8/16/2017
Since my last update six months ago, I have added nearly 10K to the odometer. Still going...
*UPDATE, 2/15/2017
I can't kill it! This Suburban just goes and goes! Since the last review, I have replaced the rear brakes and paid for a software update ($120) that improved climate control functions and other items. That's it!
I reluctantly replaced my 2004 Chevy Avalanche for no other reason than the condensed salt spray being used on highways in MA, RI and CT during the winters, which began to rot out the undercarriage. I toyed with having an auto body shop fix it, but my wife and I agreed that our needs had changed. I purchased a pre-owned Ford Expedition - BIG MISTAKE. It was a problem child, and the dealer had to buy it back from me 3 months later. So I went back to Chevy and bought this Suburban LT pre-owned with 125K miles on it. WOW! Two years later, I have added 44K miles to the odometer, and have only replaced the tires, rear brakes and an original front wheel bearing. I use it to plow in winter, tow a cargo trailer and camper, and make routine trips across 4 states. This is one tough truck with all the comforts! I am so glad I went back to Chevy, and have, after many years, developed brand loyalty.
The best truck in the world
4.38 out of 5 starsLondon, 01/01/2005
2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS Rwd 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
I am disabled and have difficulty
moving around. Our Suburban is the
only vehicle that I can comfortably
enter and exit without assistance. The
cargo area is large enough to
accommodate my wheelchair, in addition
to weekly groceries for our family of 4.
Recently after a day of shopping, we
were called to the assistance of some
friends that were stranded. Our family …
and our groceries were in the truck,
yet we were able to pick up the couple
from their vehicle, along with items
from their car, and everyone was
comfortable. Amazing!
For a big family, there's no other ride!
4.25 out of 5 starsRicky, 07/01/2009
2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS Rwd 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
We have a large family (7) already when we purchased this Suburban. Then, we became foster parents and we grew to 9! Ours has the optional bench seat in the front, which is a rarity we found out, but we all love it. For the large family, there's no other way to go. We can even go on weeks' vacation with most of the luggage in the back!
2005 Suburban Highlights
1500 LS
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $38,765 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Flex-fuel (ffv) |
Combined MPG | 15 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $247/month |
Seating | 9 seats |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Suburban include:
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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