2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and owners have filed 1,466 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bags: frontal
Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.
Remedy: Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (GM) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in GM's letter to…
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Windshield (visibility)
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting.' the windshield urethane bead may not have adhered to the body in certain areas during the cure process.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield free of charge. The recall began on march 10, 2005. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
1,466 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer have filed 1,466 complaints with NHTSA; 59 describe a crash and 25 describe a fire. Reports cite 59 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 75,061 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 321 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owned a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle crashed into the rear passenger side of a second vehicle. During the crash, no a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 3, 2026 · Air bags
“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes failed to operate as needed and the vehicle nearly crashed. Additionally, the c”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 8, 2026 · Structure
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 |
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| 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 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Trailblazer model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 1999 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 0 | 26 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 0 | 20 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 12 | 1,149 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 8 | 901 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2 | 1,081 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2 | 1,466 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 8 | 1,108 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 5 | 732 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 0 | 193 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 0 | 27 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 4 | 195 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 1 | 110 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 0 | 71 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 1 | 33 |
| 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 1 | 24 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 1 | 10 |
Checking a specific 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer
How do I know if my 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 (for example 05V035000).
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
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- 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.