What is the fuel economy of a 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Ext 4WD?

EPA figures for the 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Ext 4WD reach 15 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Ext 4WD?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Ext 4WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Ext 4WD?

Owners have filed 1,905 complaints with NHTSA for the 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Ext 4WD, most often about: Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline, Exterior Lighting. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Chevrolet · 2005

2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Ext 4WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 15 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
4.2L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	12	17	14	635
5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	13	18	15	592

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 05V035000

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, 'WINDSHIELD MOUNTING.' THE WINDSHIELD URETHANE BEAD MAY NOT HAVE ADHERED TO THE BODY IN CERTAIN AREAS DURING THE CURE PROCESS.

Campaign 06V417000

CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

1,905 complaints filed by owners for this model year (78 involving a crash, 33 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 621 Fuel System, Gasoline 437 Exterior Lighting 144

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.