2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext 370 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext 370 has a complaint index of 100, the worst of the 2 model years with data, ranked 1 out of 2. Electrical System problems lead with 112 complaints (47% share), followed by Fuel System issues at 94 complaints (40% share), with no recalls filed.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 2 Trailblazer Ext 370 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 237
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 7
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 9
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
Top 2005 Chevy Trailblazer Ext 370 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System112 (47%)
- Fuel System94 (40%)
- Engine22 (9%)
- Structure & Body13 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers9 (4%)
- Other8 (3%)
- Airbags7 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (3%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (2%)
- Brakes3 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Window switch panels and dashboard electronics have caught fire or failed entirely, with drivers reporting fuel gauges, lights, and dashboard displays going out unpredictably.
- Airbags failed to deploy during crashes, including a frontal impact and a spin on an icy bridge, resulting in injuries.
- Power steering has failed suddenly at highway speed, causing violent shaking and loss of control.
- New transmissions have failed to downshift into low gear at a stop or lost power shortly after purchase, sometimes at very low mileage.
- Brakes reportedly locked up or failed to respond properly on wet or icy roads, leading to loss of control.
- A left-side door failed to operate properly after a side collision.
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext 370 recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2005 compared with other Trailblazer Ext 370 years
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Recalls | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | No verdict | 100 | 237 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | No verdict | 0 | 16 | 0 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext 370 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2005 model has a complaint index of 100 and ranks 1st worst out of the 2 model years with data, driven mainly by Electrical System and Fuel System complaints.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext 370?
- Electrical System issues make up 47% of complaints (112 total), and Fuel System issues make up 40% (94 total). The median mileage at failure for electrical problems was 74,066 and for fuel system problems was 69,000.
- Does the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext 370 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Trailblazer Ext 370.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to the 2005 Trailblazer Ext 370?
- NHTSA data shows 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 9 injuries reported for the 2005 model year, with no deaths recorded.
- How does the 2005 model compare to the 2006 Trailblazer Ext 370?
- The 2005 model has 237 complaints and a complaint index of 100, while the 2006 model has only 16 complaints and a complaint index of 0.