Complaints
1,904
Crashes
77
Fires
33
Injuries
68
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1432 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:74,008 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:10
#2429 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Avg mileage:72,641 mi
Fires:2
#3171 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Avg mileage:72,458 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 432 | 4 | 10 | 74,008 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 429 | — | 2 | 72,641 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 171 | — | — | 72,458 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 105 | — | 2 | 179,242 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 95 | 1 | 1 | 187,867 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 72 | 3 | — | 80,264 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 66 | — | — | 76,517 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 47 | 31 | — | 114,281 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 32 | — | — | 39,121 mi | |
| ENGINE | 30 | 2 | 2 | 96,405 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 30 | 2 | 2 | 57,941 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 30 | — | — | 65,569 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 29 | — | — | 391,756 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 25 | 1 | 1 | 116,045 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 23 | 3 | — | 53,433 mi | |
| STEERING | 17 | 1 | — | 89,166 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 15 | 1 | 1 | 159,344 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 14 | 10 | 1 | 52,096 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 14 | 2 | — | 107,604 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 12 | 2 | — | 66,018 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 12 | — | — | 87,375 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 11 | 2 | 2 | 94,111 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 10 | — | — | 48,762 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 10 | — | 2 | 98,444 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 9 | — | — | 43,424 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 8 | 2 | 1 | 97,138 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 8 | — | — | 51,383 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 7 | — | — | 98,762 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | 2 | 1 | 40,768 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 5 | — | — | 56,796 mi |
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