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2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer Steering Problems

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 1% of all 1,466 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest steering complaint count among 11 Trailblazer model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 68,864 miles.

Steering complaints
20
1% of 1,466
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
68,864 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 24, 2005, latest Oct 25, 2019.

2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer steering complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2005Mar 2008Jul 2011May 2013Jul 2014Feb 2016
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2005 to Oct 2019; peak Jul 2014 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Trailblazer model year

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

  1. 200520 (1%)
  2. 200626 (2%)
  3. 200723 (3%)
  4. 200811 (6%)
  5. 20090 (0%)
  6. 20140 (0%)
  7. 20216 (3%)
  8. 20225 (5%)
  9. 20232 (3%)
  10. 20241 (3%)
  11. 20252 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer have steering problems?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 1% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 68,864 miles.
Which Chevrolet Trailblazer year has the most steering complaints?
The 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer has the most steering complaints (26), compared with 20 for the 2005.
Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer is classified under steering. 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.