2005 Chevrolet Blazer

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2005 Chevrolet Blazer
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:02:49.226Z

Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Blazer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 9 complaints 1985: 29 complaints 1985 1986: 19 complaints 1987: 30 complaints 1988: 40 complaints 1989: 38 complaints 1990: 32 complaints 1990 1991: 222 complaints 1992: 278 complaints 1993: 511 complaints 1994: 620 complaints 1995: 1224 complaints 1995 1996: 1153 complaints 1997: 768 complaints 1998: 716 complaints 1999: 436 complaints 2000: 589 complaints 2000 2001: 326 complaints 2002: 246 complaints 2003: 77 complaints 2004: 50 complaints 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 19 complaints 2007: 9 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2019: 182 complaints 2020: 208 complaints 2020 2021: 121 complaints 2022: 42 complaints 2023: 37 complaints 2024: 38 complaints 2025: 25 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2005: 15 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19811
19821
19834
19849
198529
198619
198730
198840
198938
199032
1991222
1992278
1993511
1994620
19951224
19961153
1997768
1998716
1999436
2000589
2001326
2002246
200377
200450
200515
200619
20079
20085
2019182
2020208
2021121
202242
202337
202438
202525
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

4 of 15 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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I WAS RETURNING FROM LAS VEGAS ON A RUFF PAVED DESERT HWY IN MY 2005 5 SPEED 2 DOOR CHEVY BLAZER WHEN I NOTICE A SLIGHT SMELL OF ELECTRICAL SMOKE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140903

2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 4WD 1. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON CONSISTENTLY 2. WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT LIGHTS WILL DIM AND/OR FLASH ON AND OFF. 3.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090214

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 of 15 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

VISIBILITY

1 of 15 total reports mentions: visibility.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 15 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 4WD 1. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON CONSISTENTLY 2. WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT LIGHTS WILL DIM AND/OR FLASH ON AND OFF. 3.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090214

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Chevrolet Blazer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (2 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 1990 ▲ 2023

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.