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2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 1% of all 1,466 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 11 Trailblazer model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 57,400 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
18
1% of 1,466
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
57,400 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 15, 2006, latest Feb 14, 2022.

2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month1Mar 2006Jan 2007Apr 2008Jul 2010Oct 2011Jan 2016
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2006 to Feb 2022; peak Mar 2006 (1).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Trailblazer model year

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

  1. 200518 (1%)
  2. 200618 (2%)
  3. 200719 (3%)
  4. 200811 (6%)
  5. 20090 (0%)
  6. 20140 (0%)
  7. 20216 (3%)
  8. 20222 (2%)
  9. 20230 (0%)
  10. 20240 (0%)
  11. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 1% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 57,400 miles.
Which Chevrolet Trailblazer year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer has the most suspension complaints (19), compared with 18 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. 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.