2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT 370 Steering Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steering Issues in the 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT 370

3 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT 370. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 3 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Steering Complaints

#11100524 |
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,...
#10661097 | Crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT 370. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS SWAYING BACK AND FORTH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER MORE THAN TWICE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES IN WHICH THE INDEX FINGER ON THE LEFT HAND HAD TO BE SURGICALLY ADJUSTED AND ALSO THE THUMB WAS LACERATED DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE CRASH. THE CONTACT WAS RECEIVING FURTHER MEDICAL ATTENTION DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF THE CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
#10655168 | Crash
ON, 6/17/12, MY DAUGHTER AND I WERE DRIVING EAST BOUND I-96 AND INVOLVED IN A NON-FATAL INJURY ACCIDENT BTWN BEECH DALY & INKSTER. THE ACCIDENT STARTED IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE AND ENDED WITH SUV FACING OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC, LEFT LANE OF HWY. I HIT A POTHOLE, APPROXIMATE DIAMETER OF A YARD STICK, FILLED WITH WATER AND IT SEEMS LIKE I LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING; ALMOST AS IF THE VEHICLE HAD INSTANTLY SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE EASILY COMPLETED AT LEAST A 360 SPIN OUT. WE WERE ABLE TO WALK AWAY WITH MINIMAL INJURIES DUE TO CLIPPING ANOTHER SUV TAIL END INSTANTLY BEFORE GOING STRAIGHT INTO THE CEMENT HIGHWAY DIVIDER! I DIDN'T REALIZE HOW MUCH MUSCLE STRENGTHENING WOULD BE INVOLVED IN MINE AND MY DAUGHTERS' HEALING PROCESS. I HAVE BEEN IN TO SEE AN INTERNIST, NEUROLOGICAL SURGEON, PHYSICAL THERAPIST, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, MASSAGE THERAPIST, NOT TO MENTION ALL OF THE...

Other 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT 370 Problem Areas

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