2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360, 6% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2005 trailblazer. The dim lights just go off, they may stay off anywhere from 5-20 minutes.we have taken it to the dealer multiple times. They kept it overnight and had a technician drive it in an attempt to duplicate the problem. We have changed all of the relays and fuses and replaced the bulbs. I am scared to be out at night because of it as I am not always in a place where I can pull over to wait for them to come back on, yet unfortunately,I work evening shift, therefore it is a requirement. …”
NHTSA complaint #10569052, filed 2014-03, 80,000 miles“Fuel gauge had to be replaced, gas cap keeps coming lose and makes the check engine light come on. The headlights and interior lights will shut off occasionally when you are driving it. The radio buttons that light up at night only a few work. The whole radio system seems to have a short in it. You can hear the speakers come on when you hit a bump, but don't stay on. It will only have 1 speaker that works when the rest of them shut off. The back windshield wiper won't stay on track so it won't work. The passenger window mechanism completely broke and had to replace the whole piece. …”
NHTSA complaint #10637967, filed 2014-09Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10019186Feb 16, 2006Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360
15 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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