2005 Chevrolet Blazer Problems, Recalls & Reliability

18 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 1/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

18Complaints
1/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Few reports

Where 2005 sits among all Blazer years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Fuel system 6 complaints (33%)
Electrical 5 complaints (28%)
Speed control 1 complaints (6%)
Visibility & wipers 1 complaints (6%)
Other 1 complaints (6%)
Engine 1 complaints (6%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.

Technical service bulletins

484 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2005 Blazer TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2009peak 7 in 20102016

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer reliable?

The 2005 Chevrolet Blazer drew 18 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 1/100, scored against the model's worst year (1995).

What are the most common 2005 Chevrolet Blazer problems?

The top reported problems for the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer are fuel system (6 complaints), electrical (5), and speed control (1).

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.