2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (9) · Fuel System, Gasoline (7) · Vehicle Speed Control (3)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
26 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (135)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-09 · 02-00-89-002X · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a field product report (fpr) (u.s. and canada dealers only).
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-06 · PIT3271P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. technician s
Showing the 6 most recent of 135 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-03-28 · Steering · 100,000 mi“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 addition, the serpentine belt disconnected. the vehicle …”
2016-02-23 · Air Bags · 80,000 mi“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. …”
2016-01-22 · Electrical System · 185,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cau…”
2015-12-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 223,852 mi“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 to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the …”
2015-11-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 86,968 mi“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…”
2015-10-21 · Vehicle Speed Control · 78,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer 360. the contact stated that there was a random failure in which the vehicle increased speed without warning upon releasing the accelerator pedal. the contact constantly had to ensure that the brake pedal was applied when the accelerator pedal was released because the vehicle would independently sur…”
2015-10-20 · Electrical System“tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer 360. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to unlock with the key fob or the key. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.…”
2015-09-24 · Electrical System · 130,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer 360. the contact stated that the electronic panel on the driver side door failed to function. the contact stated that the internal lights flickered and the electronic door locks made abnormal noises as the doors locked and unlocked. in addition, various gauges failed and the vehicle vibrated abnorma…”
2015-04-14 · Air Bags · 120,000 mi“tl* 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 approximate failure mileage wa…”
2015-02-11 · Vehicle Speed Control · 68,000 mi“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 basically not helpful. as many co…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.