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2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360, most often about the electrical (48% of complaints, typically around 101,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Trailblazer 360 model year since 2000.
Most common 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 problems
Electrical
15 complaints · 48%Half of these problems showed up before 101,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
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 addition, the serpentine belt…
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
Fuel system
13 complaints · 42%Half of these problems showed up before 87,000 miles.
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
Fuel gauge defect; reads empty when the vehicle has gas in it. Also reads a higher level of gas than what is actually in it. Every morning when starting the vehicle the fuel gauge light comes on even when the vehicle has gas. I never know how much gas is in the vehicle, I am worried it will shut off when driving down…
Air bags
4 complaints · 13%The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle and the air bag failed to deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the neck and the front passenger sustained injuries to the right leg which required medical attention.…
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the front air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
Speed control
3 complaints · 10%Instrument cluster speed failed 60 to70 MPH replaced,power stering failed 2 times during driving at 60 to 70 MPH, transfer case/transmission failed replaced, rear door panel revel came off at 60 to 70 MPH,waterpump failed replaced, engine failed replaced,cd player failedvisor failed replaced,side lamp plug short/…
For approximately 6 months my 2005 Chevrolet trailblazer's speedometer was intermittently showing that I was going from 100 to 120 MPH. It didn't matter what speed I was actually going or even if I was sitting still. I called the Chevrolet hotline because I noticed other owners having the same problem. They were…
Steering
3 complaints · 10%Instrument cluster speed failed 60 to70 MPH replaced,power stering failed 2 times during driving at 60 to 70 MPH, transfer case/transmission failed replaced, rear door panel revel came off at 60 to 70 MPH,waterpump failed replaced, engine failed replaced,cd player failedvisor failed replaced,side lamp plug short/…
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 addition, the serpentine belt…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Fuel level gauge system failure
Summary
The office of defects investigations (odi) analyzed complaint data provided by general motors (gm) as well as complaints submitted to odi from consumers.in total, there were 5,089 unique reports indicating an inaccurate fuel level reading while driving.general motors stated that this condition occurs when the contacts of the fuel sensor wear prematurely.most of the complaints indicated an empty fuel gauge reading after filling the tank.less than 10 percent of theodi complaints involved an engine stall incident.during this investigation, gm developed a remedy procedure and issued special coverage bulletin instructing dealers to install a new design fuel level sensor.the bulletin was sent to d
Fuel level gauge system failure
Summary
The office of defects investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, buick rainier, and saab 9-7x vehicles.of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. One complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past
Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (15 complaints, typically around 101,500 miles); fuel system (13 complaints, typically around 87,000 miles); air bags (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Chevrolet Trailblazer 360?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Trailblazer 360 model year since 2000, with 31 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.