Does the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 77,349 miles.

Which Chevrolet Trailblazer year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer has the most transmission complaints (51), compared with 51 for the 2005.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 3% of all 1,466 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 11 Trailblazer model years. These complaints report 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 77,349 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 51; 3% of 1,466
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 77,349 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 12, 2005, latest Jul 20, 2020.

51 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2005 to Jul 2020; peak Jun 2010 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Trailblazer model year

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

200551 (3%)
200650 (5%)
200715 (2%)
200810 (5%)
20091 (4%)
20141 (100%)
202140 (21%)
202234 (31%)
202310 (15%)
20247 (21%)
20256 (27%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 77,349 miles.
Which Chevrolet Trailblazer year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer has the most transmission complaints (51), compared with 51 for the 2005.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.