2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360, and owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 98,631 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer 360. While starting the vehicle, the battery and engine warning indicators illuminated continuously. The engine was turned off. The contact inspected”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 28, 2016 · Steering
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer 360. While driving 30 MPH, both frontal side air bags deployed inadvertently without an impact. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 23, 2016 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (TrailBlazer 2WD, TrailBlazer 4WD, TrailBlazer Ext 2WD, TrailBlazer Ext 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–14 / 17–20 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4.2/5.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 | 0 | 9 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 | 0 | 11 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 | 0 | 11 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 | 0 | 31 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 | 0 | 34 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 | 0 | 50 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360
How do I know if my 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
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- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.