2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trailblazer 360 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Trailblazer 360 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (15 complaints, 48%), typically at around 101,295 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 31owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 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 | 15 | 48% | 101,295 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 29% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 13% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 10% | 155,410 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 10% | 75,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 10% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 6% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 6% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 6% | 75,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 51,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel level gauge system failure (PE11014) — opened Apr 25, 2011, closed Sep 23, 2011.
- Fuel Level Gauge System Failure (DP10001) — opened Jan 7, 2010, closed May 23, 2011.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer 360. While starting the vehicle, the battery and engine warning indicators illuminated continuously. The engine was turned off. The contact inspected underneath the hood and noticed the power steering pump was leaking fluid onto the ground. In…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer 360. While driving 30 mph, both frontal side air bags deployed inadvertently without an impact. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer 360. While parked, the vehicle was not able to start and the key could not be removed from the ignition. The contact mentioned that the battery was charged and the vehicle was able to start. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer 360. The contact smelled a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact also witnessed fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module failed and needed…
My fuel gauge stopped working correctly, when i fill it up it will read empty. After about several hours the gauge will start to go up. Spoke to chev. Dealer and was told that time has passed for them to fix at on charge to me. I only have 86968 miles on it this should be changed to cover more time
Other Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 years
← 2004 Trailblazer 360 · 2006 Trailblazer 360 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Trailblazer 360 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Trailblazer 360 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Trailblazer 360 | 50 | 0 |
| 2006 Trailblazer 360 | 34 | 0 |
| 2005 | 31 | 0 |
| 2004 Trailblazer 360 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 Trailblazer 360 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 Trailblazer 360 | 9 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trailblazer 360 model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.