2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
18
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER
The 2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER has received a total of 18 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasoline (4 complaints), Electrical System (3 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER
18 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
GAS GAUGE HAS NOT WORKED FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS EVERY TIME I CALLED THE DEALER THEY SAID NO PROBLEM I THINK IT IS THE FUEL FILTER IN THE FUEL TANK AND TO FIX THAT IT WILL COST ME ABOUT 1000.00 TO FIX. MY SON AND A FRIEND OF MINE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM JUST DIDN'T SEEM WRIGHT CAR ONLY 5 YRS OLD AND THAT GOES WRONG FOR FIVE YRS I JUST FILL MY TANK AND GO ABOUT 250 MILES THEN FILL UP AGAIN. PLEASE TRY TO HELP ME WITH THIS PROBLEM. LIGHTS GO OUT WHEN IT RAINS THIS IS ANOTHER PROBLEM
GAS GAUGE HAS NOT WORKED FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS EVERY TIME I CALLED THE DEALER THEY SAID NO PROBLEM I THINK IT IS THE FUEL FILTER IN THE FUEL TANK AND TO FIX THAT IT WILL COST ME ABOUT 1000.00 TO FIX. MY SON AND A FRIEND OF MINE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM JUST DIDN'T SEEM WRIGHT CAR ONLY 5 YRS OLD AND THAT GOES WRONG FOR FIVE YRS I JUST FILL MY TANK AND GO ABOUT 250 MILES THEN FILL UP AGAIN. PLEASE TRY TO HELP ME WITH THIS PROBLEM. LIGHTS GO OUT WHEN IT RAINS THIS IS ANOTHER PROBLEM
FUEL GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY NO MATTER HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN THE TANK. *TR
I WAS NOTIFIED A WHILE BACK ABOUT DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS IN 2005 CHEVY TRAILBLAZERS AND I WOULD BE CONTACTED ON WHAT PROCEDURES TO TAKE IN ORDER OF CORRECTING AIR BAG. NO ONE EVER CONTACTED ME, GIVING ME INSTRUCTIONS ON WHERE TO TAKE MY TRAILBLAZER RE: AIRBAG TO HAVE IT CORRECTED. DID I RECEIVE THE NOTIFICATION IN ERROR? THE DATE ABOVE (INCIDENT DATE) IS NOT CORRECT,..COMPLAINT COULD NOT BE SUBMITTED WITHOUT ENTERING A DATE. *TR
AS OF OCTOBER 20,2014 I HAVE YET TO SEE THE 1999 CHEVORLET S_10 LS OR THE 2005 CHEVORLET BLAZER S-T 4X4 MY HUSBAND HAS TESTED BOTH OF THESE IGNITION SWITCHES AND THEY ARE THE SAME. HE THEN CALLED A GM DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD HIM TO NOT PUT ANYTHING HEAVY ON THE KEY RING. WE ARE GETTING THE SAME SPILL FROM GM AS EVERYONE ELSE.WHY HASN'T THE S-10'S AND BLAZERS BEEN INSPECTED, THEY HAVE THE SAME IGNITION SWITCH FROM THE 1999 S-10 TO THE 2005 BLAZER 4X4 AND ARE VERY EASY TO KNOCK IN TO ACCESSORY POSITION. BECAUSE THERE HAS BEEN NO INFORMATION PUT OUT ABOUT OUR IGNITION SWITCHES, WE ARE HIGHLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE AIRBAGS AS WELL. WHY HAVE THESE VEHICLES BEEN OVERLOOKED NOT INSPECTED AND SILENCED? NOONE HAS SAID THE S10 OR THE BLAZERS IGNITION SWITCHES ARE SAFE. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO QUESTIONS IN OUR MIND THAT THE IGNITION SWITCHES ARE THE SAME AS ALL THE RECALLED VEHICLES AND FAULTY AND POSSIBLY THE AIR BAGS AS WELL. PLEASE,PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS I HAVE A DAUGHTER COMING OF DRIVING AGE AND WE NEED TO KNOW OUR VEHICLES ARE SAFE FOR HER TO EVEN STEP IN. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
10-08-110-001A — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational Bulletin provides a revision for 10-08-110-001 to add the 2012-2014 model years.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET BLAZER
- 2000 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 885 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 464 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 301 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 103 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 67 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER (current)
- 2006 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 20 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 11 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET BLAZER — 5 complaints
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