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2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA has 42 owner complaints about visibility and wiper problems in the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 3% of all 1,466 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest visibility and wiper complaint count among 11 Trailblazer model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 4 fires. Median mileage at failure: 85,000 miles.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
42
3% of 1,466
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
85,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 17, 2005, latest Nov 24, 2025.

2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2005Mar 2006Mar 2008Jul 2010Aug 2012Mar 2014Oct 2014Apr 2017
42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2005 to Nov 2025; peak Mar 2014 (3).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer

  1. NHTSA 05V035000Feb 3, 2005Visibility & Wipers17,815 vehicles

    Visibility:windshield

    Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting.' the windshield urethane bead may not have adhered to the body in certain areas during the cure process.

    Risk: If a crash occurs, the windshield may not be retained, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield free of charge. The recall began on march 10, 2005. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Trailblazer model year

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

  1. 200542 (3%)
  2. 2006102 (9%)
  3. 200782 (11%)
  4. 20088 (4%)
  5. 20090 (0%)
  6. 20140 (0%)
  7. 20214 (2%)
  8. 20221 (1%)
  9. 20231 (1%)
  10. 20241 (3%)
  11. 20252 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer have visibility and wiper problems?
NHTSA has 42 owner complaints about the visibility and wiper in the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 85,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Trailblazer year has the most visibility and wiper complaints?
The 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer has the most visibility and wiper complaints (102), compared with 42 for the 2005.
Is there a visibility and wiper recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer concerns the visibility and wiper: 05V035000.

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.