2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT 370 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

300

Owner Complaints

14 Crashes 1 Fire

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT 370

The 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT 370 has received a total of 300 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (69 complaints), Fuel System Gasoline (67 complaints), and Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (32 complaints).

Recalls for the 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT 370

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT 370. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT 370

300 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT 370. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 69 1 Crash
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 67 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 32
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 13
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 12
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 11
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 6
Air Bags
Complaints: 5 3 Crashes 5 Injuries
Engine
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 4
Equipment
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3
Steering
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Tires
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibility
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 2
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11291845 | ENGINE | | 109,000 miles
STOP IT STARTS JERKING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHS HEAD WENT BAD AT 109 THOSAND MILES
#11291845 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 109,000 miles
STOP IT STARTS JERKING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHS HEAD WENT BAD AT 109 THOSAND MILES
#11140001 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
THE WHOLE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE, DOES NOT LET ME KNOW HOW FAST I'M GOING OR HOW MUCH FUEL I HAVE, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE DOESN'T WORK, TEMPERATURE GAUGE DOESN'T WORK... WHY HASN'T THIS BEEN RECALLED? THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, CONSIDERING I HAVE 4 KIDS THAT ARE CONSTANTLY IN THE CAR WITH ME AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS GOING ON WITH MY VEHICLE?? AND IT ALSO TELLS ME THAT MY FUEL LEVEL IS LOW, EVEN AFTER I FILL MY TANK. THIS SEEMS LIKE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN THESE VEHICLES, WHY HAS IT NOT BEEN CONSIDERED A SAFETY ISSUE????
#11140001 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
THE WHOLE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE, DOES NOT LET ME KNOW HOW FAST I'M GOING OR HOW MUCH FUEL I HAVE, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE DOESN'T WORK, TEMPERATURE GAUGE DOESN'T WORK... WHY HASN'T THIS BEEN RECALLED? THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, CONSIDERING I HAVE 4 KIDS THAT ARE CONSTANTLY IN THE CAR WITH ME AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS GOING ON WITH MY VEHICLE?? AND IT ALSO TELLS ME THAT MY FUEL LEVEL IS LOW, EVEN AFTER I FILL MY TANK. THIS SEEMS LIKE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN THESE VEHICLES, WHY HAS IT NOT BEEN CONSIDERED A SAFETY ISSUE????
#11100524 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 81,000 miles
I HAVE 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 4WD EXT LS 4.2 LITER. I NOTICED OVER PAST 3 YEARS THAT I BE AT DRIVE THROUGH FOR BURGERS AND ETC. THE CAR WOULD CUT OFF. I DID NOT THINK MUCH OF IT AT THE TIME. IT HAS GOTTEN CRITICALLY WORSE. IT WOULD CUT OFF IN MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY, DRIVE THROUGHS AND ETC. DURING THE PAST TWO YEARS I HAVE RE THE LUSTER AND OVER HEAD DOME LIGHT FLICKER. HEAD LIGHTS VERY DIM ON DRIVING ALSO I HAVE REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE THE FUEL THROTTLE AND SENSOR, A CRANK SENSOR A CAM SENSOR, A TEMP SENSOR 4 POWER STEERING PUMPS NEW THE POWER STEERING RACK AND ASSEMBLY WHEEL HUBS AND BEARINGS, ALL NEW COILS SPARK PLUGS, BELT IDLE PULLEY POWER STEERING PULLEY CHANGE OIL EVERY 3,000 MILES AIR FILTER CHANGE BATTERY, UPDATED SOFT WARE, FLUSH FUEL SYSTEM, SERVICE THE AIR CONDITION REPLACED REAR SHOCKS, GM RELACED PULLEY ON ENGINE 2010 REPLACED THE PVC HOSE FLUSH RADIATOR AND BRAKE SYSTEM, ROTATION AND ALIGNMENT DONE EVERY 5000 MILES, REPLACED HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM BULBS AND LEFT TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND LENS, I HAD IT TO CHEVROLET PRIVATE MECHANIC GARAGE AND NOTHING IS READING WRONG ALSO NOTICE THE ECM NOT STORING THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT STAY A MICROSECOND ON. THIS HIGHLY DANGEROUS CAN STAL OR QUIT AND BE RUN OVER ON HIGHWAY. I NOTICED ON THE WEB ON CARS COMPLAINT.COM AMANY PEOPLE HAVE CMPLAINTED THIS ISSUE.CHEVROLET HAD INVESTIGATED THS ISSUE AAAAAND NO RESOLVE. I FELT THE VEHIHICLE MAY HAVE A SHORT R A BAD ALTERNATOR OR STARTER. .VEHIVLE WAS SITTING AT INTERSECTION I NOTICED IT TRIES TO STALL ON DRIVING ALSO. ALL RECORDS ARE WITH CAR.

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Safety Rating for the 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT 370

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT 370 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT 370

General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT 370. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PIC-5260-A — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS.

3214 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

REAR DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE SIR LAMP RADIO ONSTAR HAS POOR SOUND QUALITY. *EH

NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT 370

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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