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2005 Chevrolet Blazer Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

20/100

#9 most-complained of 11 Blazer years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2005 Chevrolet Blazer has 15 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 20 out of 100 — #9 highest of 11 Blazer model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is fuel system (7 complaints, 47% of the total). Complaints report 2 fires.

Complaints
15
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 2
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
15.5
14 city / 19 hwy

Top 2005 Chevy Blazer problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System7 (47%)
  2. Electrical System5 (33%)
  3. Engine2 (13%)
  4. Airbags1 (7%)
  5. Structure & Body1 (7%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers1 (7%)
2005 Chevrolet Blazer complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2009Jan 2010Apr 2010Jun 2010May 2011Oct 2014Apr 2015
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2009 to Jan 2016; peak Feb 2009 (3).

2005 Chevrolet Blazer recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2005 Chevrolet Blazer fuel economy and fuel cost

City
14 MPG
Highway
19 MPG
Combined
15.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,175
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2005 compared with other Blazer years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020052006200720082019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Good2015015.5
2006Good30190—
2007Good1090—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer ranks #9 of 11 among Blazer model years (Complaint Index 20/100, verdict: Good). It has 15 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer?
The most reported problem areas are fuel system (7 complaints), electrical system (5 complaints), and engine (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 75,000 miles.
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer?
EPA rates the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer at 15.5 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,175. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.