Most common 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 problems
Share of the 31 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 complaints by model year
Best Trailblazer 360 years: 2002, 2003, 2004. Years to avoid: 2007, 2006, 2005. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360:
Fuel level gauge system failure
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…
Fuel Level Gauge System Failure
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 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 owners say
Electrical system
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 cause of the failure was not found. The battery was replaced, but the failure recurred. On another occasion, while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and the driver crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained a concussion that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000. Updated 03/08/16 the consumer stated the engine shut off. Updated 03/14/16.
I was driving with my son to go get my little sister. As I was driving up my drive was, which is a hill I have to go up. My 2005 Chevy Trailblazer 360 just shut off and I rolled back and slammed in to a tree on the driver side. The keys were also stuck in the ignition and we could not get them out. As we got the truck back home we had to use a crowbar to get the driver door open and take the door panel off to fix the window. I want to know why this is not on any recall list I see. Thank god my son was not hurt. GM needs to fix this I don't have a car that is running because of this. And I'm not paying out of pocket to have it fixed and I can't take it were I got it just for the simple fact that it does not run and I'm not paying for a tow truck. Please fix this. Please email me if there is anything yall can do please.
Fuel & propulsion system
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 was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. ...updated 04/19/16 the consumer stated right after she purchased the vehicle, the transmission and alternator failed the air condition never worked properly and the gas cap had to be replaced. Updated 04/20/16.
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 VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v59000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 223,852.
Air bags
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 cause of the failure was not found. The battery was replaced, but the failure recurred. On another occasion, while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and the driver crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained a concussion that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000. Updated 03/08/16 the consumer stated the engine shut off. Updated 03/14/16.
Tl* 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 was uncertain if a police report was filed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 a good car?
Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 Trailblazer 360 rates use caution: 3.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the Trailblazer 360 at the same age. It is one of the Trailblazer 360 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360?
The electrical system — 15 complaints, 48% of all complaints for this model year, most often about instrument cluster/panel. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (13) and air bags (4).
How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Trailblazer 360?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2002, 2003 and 2004. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2007, 2006 and 2005. See the full Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 92,000 miles; 12% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.