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2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 3% of all 1,466 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest brake complaint count among 11 Trailblazer model years. These complaints report 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 87,001 miles.

Brakes complaints
37
3% of 1,466
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
87,001 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 29, 2005, latest Aug 13, 2018.

2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2005Oct 2006Jun 2008Dec 2010Aug 2012Jul 2014May 2016May 2018
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2005 to Aug 2018; peak Dec 2012 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Trailblazer model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200537 (3%)
  2. 200650 (5%)
  3. 200728 (4%)
  4. 200826 (13%)
  5. 20093 (11%)
  6. 20140 (0%)
  7. 202131 (16%)
  8. 202216 (15%)
  9. 202316 (24%)
  10. 20245 (15%)
  11. 20252 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer have brake problems?
NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 87,001 miles.
Which Chevrolet Trailblazer year has the most brake complaints?
The 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer has the most brake complaints (50), compared with 37 for the 2005.
Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.