Before buying a used 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
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2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4-DR.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
1,734 complaints filed with NHTSA (70 involving a crash, 27 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| TrailBlazer 2WD — Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 4.2 L | 16.8 L/100 km (14 mpg) | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg) |
| TrailBlazer 4WD — Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 4.2 L | 16.8 L/100 km (14 mpg) | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) | 14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg) |
| TrailBlazer Ext 2WD — Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 4.2 L | 18.1 L/100 km (13 mpg) | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) | 15.7 L/100 km (15 mpg) |
| TrailBlazer Ext 2WD — Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 18.1 L/100 km (13 mpg) | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) | 15.7 L/100 km (15 mpg) |
| TrailBlazer Ext 4WD — Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 4.2 L | 19.6 L/100 km (12 mpg) | 13.8 L/100 km (17 mpg) | 16.8 L/100 km (14 mpg) |
| TrailBlazer Ext 4WD — Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 18.1 L/100 km (13 mpg) | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) | 15.7 L/100 km (15 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, 'WINDSHIELD MOUNTING.' THE WINDSHIELD URETHANE BEAD MAY NOT HAVE ADHERED TO THE BODY IN CERTAIN AREAS DURING THE CURE PROCESS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.
Remedy: BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GM'S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.