Model year record

2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,911 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V417000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
794
Reported to NHTSA
2006-10-31
Owners notified
2006-11-06

Defect description

CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.

Safety risk

IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.

Manufacturer remedy

BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GM'S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V035000

Visibility: windshield

Component
Visibility: windshield
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
17,815
Reported to NHTSA
2005-02-03
Owners notified
2005-03-10

Defect description

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, 'WINDSHIELD MOUNTING.' THE WINDSHIELD URETHANE BEAD MAY NOT HAVE ADHERED TO THE BODY IN CERTAIN AREAS DURING THE CURE PROCESS.

Safety risk

IF A CRASH OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system43270,936 mi
Fuel system, gasoline42969,982 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel17169,400 mi
Exterior lighting10580,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system9694,000 mi
Vehicle speed control7275,000 mi
Fuel system, other6668,000 mi
Air bags50122,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights3222,300 mi
Engine3098,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling3055,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system3060,000 mi
Unknown or other2982,000 mi
Power train25112,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2351,653 mi
Steering1789,000 mi
Structure: body15126,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1444,000 mi
Service brakes14105,000 mi
Equipment1268,000 mi
Visibility1298,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1291,800 mi
Interior lighting1045,300 mi
Visibility/wiper1085,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator937,000 mi
Structure977,000 mi
Seat belts8102,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)7100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic621,536 mi
Air bags: side/window554,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine513,000 mi
Seats517,023 mi
Tires53,000 mi
Visibility: windshield513,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system454,100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip41,000 mi
Suspension4105,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module313,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch322,600 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner370 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: tank valve/gauge352,345 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights325,025 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump360,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire355,000 mi
Wheels3105,000 mi
Child seat2
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers271,239 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system249,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control262,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe283,875 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2108,400 mi
Latches/locks/linkages291,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch270 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft228,000 mi
Seat belts: front221,536 mi
Structure: body: door2100,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields2109,124 mi
Suspension: front267,728 mi
Tires: tread/belt226,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal22,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior21,680 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition150,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring166,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash110,500 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility159,800 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1140,000 mi
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch115,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights146,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal134,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings147,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock170 mi
Parking brake1100,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)135,678 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor18,910 mi
Seat belts: rear/other1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, electric170,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light187,001 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components115,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads13,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor119,042 mi
Steering: column170 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system19,300 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly167,728 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments122,100 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar121,536 mi
Tires: sidewall1
Traction control system1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor165,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element183,875 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear167,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor170 mi

The 2004 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.