2005 Chevrolet Blazer
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.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2005: 15 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 29 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 41 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1991 | 222 |
| 1992 | 280 |
| 1993 | 517 |
| 1994 | 628 |
| 1995 | 1,225 |
| 1996 | 1,153 |
| 1997 | 768 |
| 1998 | 716 |
| 1999 | 436 |
| 2000 | 589 |
| 2001 | 326 |
| 2002 | 246 |
| 2003 | 77 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2019 | 188 |
| 2020 | 222 |
| 2021 | 137 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 53 |
| 2025 | 34 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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
4 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2014-09-03
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-20
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, 2009-02-14
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
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.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2005 Chevrolet Blazer — pre-purchase inspection
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- Fuel system, gasoline: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.