2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360

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2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:51:22.641Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2002: 9 complaints 2002 2003: 11 complaints 2003 2004: 11 complaints 2004 2005: 31 complaints 2005 2006: 34 complaints 2006 2007: 50 complaints 2007 2008: 2 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaints 2009
2005: 31 complaints
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YearComplaints
20029
200311
200411
200531
200634
200750
20082
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 48%

48% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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HVAC BLOWER STOPPED WORKING ON HI SPEED. VEHICLE INTERIOR LIGHTS DIMMED FOR ABOUT 1 SEC CORRESPONDING TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL VOLTMETER FALLING TO THE LOW END OF NORMAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110116

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 29%

29% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 9 distinct reports on file.

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2005 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER. FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT IS WORKING SOME TIMES AND OTHER TIMES IT DOESN'T. AFTER ABOUT 60000 MILES IT WOULDN'T WORK RIGHT, OF COURSE DEALERSHIP WANTED TO FIX RIGHT AWAY FOR ABOUT 600.00 DOLLARS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110501

AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10%

10% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SPEED FAILED 60 TO70 MPH REPLACED,POWER STERING FAILED 2 TIMES DURING DRIVING AT 60 TO 70 MPH, TRANSFER CASE/TRANSMISSION FAILED REPLACED, REAR DOOR PANEL REVEL CAME OFF AT 60 TO 70 MPH,WATERPUMP FAILED REPLACED, ENGINE FAILED...

NHTSA ODI report, 20140517

STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SPEED FAILED 60 TO70 MPH REPLACED,POWER STERING FAILED 2 TIMES DURING DRIVING AT 60 TO 70 MPH, TRANSFER CASE/TRANSMISSION FAILED REPLACED, REAR DOOR PANEL REVEL CAME OFF AT 60 TO 70 MPH,WATERPUMP FAILED REPLACED, ENGINE FAILED...

NHTSA ODI report, 20140517

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20100107 — DP (closed 20110523)

Fuel Level Gauge System Failure

I 20110425 — PE (closed 20110923)

Fuel level gauge system failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 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 Trailblazer 360?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 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.