2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 5%of 237 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370, 5% of the 237 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 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 own a 2005 Chevrolet trailblazer ext. 2 weeks ago I opened the rear gate and the rear glass exploded over my head. Had glass and spoiler repaired by glass co. With new parts. Today the same thing happened after I opened the tail gate and was walking away. Seems to be a bad design flaw by Chevrolet. Do I fix it again not knowing the cause? Are there any other complaints?”
NHTSA complaint #10300002, filed 2010-01, 36,368 miles“The controls in the front doors for the windows stopped working. There was a slightly burnt smell when I got in the car that day. Now there is a clicking sound in my drivers door that happens about every 35-45 seconds even when the vehicle is turned off. When this clicking sound occurs while the vehicle is running my engine loses power. This is also killing my battery every night because it is occurring even with the vehicle turned off with no keys in the ignition. I am afraid it is going to start a fire in my door. There is already a recall for the 2006 and 2007 for this exact same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10499956, filed 2013-02, 147,000 miles“This is the 2nd time that the rear window has literally blown up on this particular vehicle. The first time my wife was at a busy grocery store when she started to lower the back hatch and the entire back window exploded. It was so loud and devastating that she thought someone had fired a shotgun into the back window! The dealership replaced the window in 2008 as a courtesy. Less than two weeks ago it happened again as I dropped my two young children off at school. I opened the gate, removed their school bags, shut the hatch and took approximately 3 steps and kapoww! …”
NHTSA complaint #10323929, filed 2010-04, 34,000 miles“Passenger air bag light not working and coming on when no passage. Check engine light has been on since 2006. Seat belts in 2nd row seating don't lock. Radio broke 2006 replaced after fixed cd player will not play or eject. Air conditioner only blows out hot air after hundreds dollars to fix it. Both head lights blow out at least every 2 months they need replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10616271, filed 2014-07, 8,000 miles“Lowered the driver's power window & it didn't go back up. Opened & closed door & tried button a few more times, then it went up. Unsure of burn smell as I was on highway. Checked again while stationary & window button non functional. Noted that interior dome light did not light when door opened & all power buttons in driver's door (windows, locks, mirrors) rendered non-functional. Also noted that this door does not respond to remote keyfob for lock/unlock, and door by-passes alarm system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10519987, filed 2013-06, 76,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10226383Oct 18, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that the Cam gear alignment can be incorrect after replacing the HVAC mode actuator.
- 10083512Apr 5, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or…
- 10078604Apr 5, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or…
- 10247063Nov 1, 2014A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
- 10084683Oct 15, 2012This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370
101 complaintsFuel system
94 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370
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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