2005 Chevrolet Blazer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Blazer years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 19th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. That ranks 19th out of 22 Blazer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 27%), typically at around 75,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Chevrolet Blazer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 27% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 27% | 57,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 13% | 99,657 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 7% | 132,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | 132,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Chevrolet Blazer recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Gas gauge has not worked for at least 5 years every time i called the dealer they said no problem i think it is the fuel filter in the fuel tank and to fix that it will cost me about 1000.00 to fix. My son and a friend of mine had the same problem just didn't seem wright car only 5 yrs old and that…
Fuel gauge shows empty no matter how much fuel is in the tank. *tr
I was notified a while back about defective air bags in 2005 chevy trailblazers and i would be contacted on what procedures to take in order of correcting air bag. No one ever contacted me, giving me instructions on where to take my trailblazer re: airbag to have it corrected. Did i receive the…
As of october 20,2014 i have yet to see the 1999 chevorlet s_10 ls or the 2005 chevorlet blazer s-t 4x4 my husband has tested both of these ignition switches and they are the same. He then called a gm dealership and they told him to not put anything heavy on the key ring. We are getting the same…
I was returning from las vegas on a ruff paved desert hwy in my 2005 5 speed 2 door chevy blazer when i notice a slight smell of electrical smoke. I turned on the dome light and notice the turning signal switch arm bouncing a lot with some smoke coming out there at the column ! I slowed from 65 to…
Other Chevrolet Blazer years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Blazer | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Blazer | 33 | 1 |
| 2024 Blazer | 51 | 1 |
| 2023 Blazer | 43 | 2 |
| 2022 Blazer | 53 | 1 |
| 2021 Blazer | 137 | 1 |
| 2020 Blazer | 221 | 3 |
| 2019 Blazer | 187 | 2 |
| 2008 Blazer | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 Blazer | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 Blazer | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 Blazer | 50 | 1 |
| 2003 Blazer | 77 | 1 |
| 2002 Blazer | 246 | 2 |
| 2001 Blazer | 326 | 3 |
| 2000 Blazer | 589 | 4 |
| 1999 Blazer | 436 | 0 |
| 1998 Blazer | 716 | 3 |
| 1997 Blazer | 768 | 4 |
| 1996 Blazer | 1,153 | 6 |
| 1995 Blazer | 1,224 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Blazer model years, the 2005 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.