2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,466 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,728miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 0% of the 1,466 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,728 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“My gas gauge reads empty all the time even after a fill up. It never moves. Also I have replaced shocks and struts all the way around the vehical but every time you hit a bump in the road it shakes you from side to side really hard.”
NHTSA complaint #10823310, filed 2016-01, 160,000 miles“I filled up my car and the fuel indicator went to empty. Now, sometimes it registers some fuel but not where it should be. It usually stays on e. This is a safety hazard because you don't know how much fuel you have. After reading the complaints seems this is a problem with most trailblazers. The wheel hubs and bearings have also went gone since this happened the parts place says this is also a problem with trailblazers.”
NHTSA complaint #10513548, filed 2013-05, 105,000 miles“I have a 2005 chevy Trailblazer lt, and I have noticed this strange sound lately when I start it up and it gets louder as you drive it. My father said that it is the bearings and the alternator, so I decided to look it up on the internet and saw multiple complaints on this issue with this particular model. I was told to file a complaint on a site, and was directed by many others who have experienced this issue. I am not happy, and I still owe on this vehicle and the warranty is conveniently up just as this is happening. …”
NHTSA complaint #10246006, filed 2008-10, 46,000 miles“Purchased 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer ls oct.28 06. Since then, to date, veh. Has been in shop (dealership 4x). 1. Brake repair. All 4 calipers were replaced. This vehicle had only 22,000. Miles. In shop very 1st week of purchase. 2. Been complaining of flickering lights. Was handed a gmc printout stating they did not know cause. So therefore the dealership, hood Chevrolet, covington la. Could not do anything about it. 3. Complained of engine acceleration while applying brake, coming to a stop or a slow speed in a parking lot. Fear that I may crash into someone. …”
NHTSA complaint #10178683, filed 2007-01, 21,536 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #11452002, filed 2022-02Related service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 7 | 1% |
| 2006 | 12 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 0% |
| 2004 | 14 | 1% |
| 2003 | 33 | 4% |
| 2002 | 33 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer
617 complaintsFuel system
611 complaintsExterior lighting
140 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer
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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