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1,733 owners have filed defect reports on this one. That's not a small number. 1 active recall campaign on file.
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
The data says walk unless this exact vehicle has documented proof the engine was repaired or replaced.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
My speedometer stopped working my gas gaige stopped working and my odometer went out cant see the milelage and I dont know how much gas is in the take,and the speed is mot working.I remember a recall awhile ago if you had the problem they said and I didnt at that time I think it…
I currently own a 2005 Chevy trailblazer. Over the past year I have a variety electrical problems with my blazer. In the january of 2010 I had to replaced by ac / heater as it simply went out. When the vehicle was fixed a certified mechanic he showed us the wiring harness that…
The gas gauge on my 2005 trailblazer points to empty even with a full tank of gas. There is no warning indicator that the gas gauge is not working. *tr
The speedometer in my 2005 Chevy trailblazer has broken and I only have 45,000 miles on my vehicle. I heard about a recall or getting assistance from gm to replace but learned it is only for tahoe's, suburban's and trucks. I don't feel that is fair they won't help me and that a…
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If a crash occurs, the windshield may not be retained, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.2 out of 10 based on 1,733 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
On the NHTSA data, the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer is one to avoid unless a specific vehicle proves otherwise. The data says walk unless this exact vehicle has documented proof the engine was repaired or replaced. The record behind that call: 10 fire-related complaints and 3 crash-related complaints on the electrical system; Engine: 60 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 35,999–100,000 mi; Powertrain: 48 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 50,000–115,000 mi; Reliability score 6.2/10 — around the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is fuel system, with 598 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 70,512 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,200 at an independent shop.
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 92,148 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 1,733 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.