2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 140about this part
- Share
- 10%of 1,466 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 140 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 10% of the 1,466 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving down the interstate at night my dim lights went completely out and would not come back on. I had to drive the remainder of the way with my bright lights blinding cars in front of me and in coming. Since the first incident this has continued to happen.”
NHTSA complaint #11363281, filed 2020-10, 90,000 miles“I bought this car used in 2009. It had about 60000 miles on it. 1) the first problem I had with it was a burnout of the hac blower plug, that part of the wiring harness had to be cut out and replaced wth a completely new plug( both halves) and rewired in for a cost of 125.oo and 3 hours of labour. I looked this up on the internet very common problem 2) rider side door control panel stopped working with strong odor of burnt plastic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10950166, filed 2017-02, 105,000 miles“I was leaving a parking lot at dark and my low beam headlights were working. After exiting the parking lot to the road, I note that the low beams were out. I then had to drive through town on the busiest roads with my high beams on. It was approximately 2100 and the temperature was in the 70's.”
NHTSA complaint #10762042, filed 2015-09, 131,500 miles“Low beams go out while driving down the road. Not every morning but 2 to 3 times a week this happens to me. It is dangerous but it doesn't really scare me anymore. It has happens while driving down the road, when I stop at the end of my road.”
NHTSA complaint #11088816, filed 2018-04, 180,000 miles“The date, mileage and MPH were either estimated or just ut in since options did not include unknown . When driving at night headlights sometimes turns off. Only the lowbeams turn off, but when driving with high beams it is dangerous but necessary (especially when on the highways). I called GM and they pretty much claimed that no one had ever complained about it. But I did research and it happens a lot.”
NHTSA complaint #10615440, filed 2014-07, 75,000 milesRelated 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.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10129093Jan 24, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 13 | 48% |
| 2008 | 17 | 9% |
| 2007 | 151 | 21% |
| 2006 | 112 | 10% |
| 2005 | 140 | 10% |
| 2004 | 101 | 9% |
| 2003 | 77 | 9% |
| 2002 | 143 | 12% |
| 2001 | 3 | 15% |
| 2000 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer
617 complaintsFuel system
611 complaintsVehicle speed control
76 complaintsAir bags
70 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
45 complaintsEngine cooling
44 complaintsOther or unknown
32 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsEquipment
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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