13 problems related to body have been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer based on all problems reported for the 2005 Trailblazer.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while driving 50 mph with a fully loaded pull behind 6x12 u-haul trailer hitched to the vehicle on the highway, a tractor trailer drove by at 70 mph, and the wake turbulence from the tractor trailer caused the u-haul trailer to fishtail, the vehicle and trailer did a 180-degree skid, spun around, and then jackknifed; causing damages to the u-haul trailer and the vehicle. There were no injuries sustained. The contact was concerned about the safety of the design of the u-haul trailer. The contact stated that the u-hauler trailer was not designed with the proper wheel and axle configuration which caused the trailer to be unsafe while driving over bumps or depressions on the roadway. The contact stated that he was advised by the south carolina state patrol to file a collision report. The contact had not yet contacted u-haul to report the failure. The vehicle was still drivable and was driven to the residence. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The vehicle manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 208,000.
Rear frame rail rust through at control arm mount locations on both driver and passenger side. In addition frame from suspension mount forward approx 2feet rust through. Vehicle was kept washed and has no other rust issues except for frame. I’ve learned that this was an issue from 2003 to 2008 model years. This issue has been checked and verified thru a reputable garage.
My speedometer stopped working my gas gaige stopped working and my odometer went out cant see the milelage and I dont know how much gas is in the take,and the speed is mot working. I remember a recall awhile ago if you had the problem they said and I didnt at that time I think it was 2011.
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. Tw.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that during cold weather temperature, the vehicle was park and being warmed up. The contact then discovered that the driver mirror and door caught on fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The contact felt that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 13v248000 (electrical system , visibility). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000. Djr.
While driving on highway on way to work, the third brake light assembly above the rear hatch flew off into the highway. I stopped and picked the part up and have it however I'm left with a broken truck. The brackets on the truck that the assembly place snaps into is broken and when the assembly piece flew off the truck the third brake light wire was snapped into by the force of the wind.
Crashed straight into the back end of a vehicle doing 60 while I was doing atleast 80, or 85, maybe more, I don't remember. The first thing I remember seeing is realizing I'm alright despite the blood in the cockpit and on my face despite sneezing which was spreading blood. Is this a vehicle defect or what? my math says that crashing at 85mph into a vehicle doing 60 is like crashing into a brick wall at 25mph. I've had a local mechanic check it out and he says according to his obd-ii computer everything is working fine (or was atleast) :) anyways, please feel free to contact me again with any more question you may have. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
My mechanic is telling me the left upper and lower ball joints need replaced. . . . . What else can go wrong this car!.
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the high stop light above the lift gate fractured due to ice in the winter. The part separated from the vehicle and someone ran over the piece. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. After diagnosis they advised him that the high stop light needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000. The current mileage was approximately 170,000. The VIN was unavailable. Tb.
Tl - the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the power steering assist failed. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The contact also stated that the lift gate revel molding was fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering, power transmission and the rear deck molding needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 166,324. The VIN was not available. Kmj.
I bought my2005 Trailblazer new in 2006. The rear driver side door quit working and I had to use a bungee cord to keep it shut until I got it in to a mechanic to look at. I was told that somehow water got inside the door and damaged the components mechanic was able to get the door to shut but warned me if it was opened again it may not shut so it has been duct-taped up so my children won't inadvertently use it. I noticed rust on the top of the vehicle in front of the moon roof very early on. The rear passenger door has to be opened gently from the back portion of the handle as it appears it is going to break off in the near future. The rear hatch and also the glass portion of the hatch back has now stopped working. It was brought in for an oil change and I asked the mechanic to check it out he was able to get it unlocked a couple times by pressing the auto unlock on the key repeatedly (more than 3 times he said) I have not been as fortunate and have not been able to use the rear quarters now because of this.
No real events, the hinge became unglued from the rear window, causing the window to become unhooked from the body of the Trailblazer. Because this then raises the window above the roof of the vehicle the wind can catch it and pull it completely off the vehicle when traveling at high speeds.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed. The dealer replaced the ignition switch and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired for the exhaust manifold crack, the water pump, the evaporator cord, the headlight wiring harness (which melted and caused the light bulb to fail), the hub assembly, the instrument panel cluster, the motor blower resistor wires, and the door locks. The contact also stated that the rear windows would not open or close and the rear hatch lock system and instrument panel cluster failures persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 83,875.