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2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer consumer reviews

$26,465–$28,715 MSRP range
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(74 reviews)
83% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 3.8
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 4.1
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2005 Chevy Trailblazer 4X4

Purchased as a program car from dealer in 2005 with 9k on it yes we’ve had issues Transmission went out at 110,000 k minor issues since then currently has 217,000 miles runs like a dream no oil consumption at all changed oil every 3k bad is fuel 18 best mpg 15 about average love the old inline 6 like a truck and yes it is slow on acceleration but all in all love the ole girl !!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It's a chevy!

They should have never even made a 6 cly model.. A bicycle in the wrong gear has more power. I live in the mountains it's not very great in the snow. Actually it can't corner fur shyt. Unless you like leaky tires. Chevrolet has too many arrows and little writing, on everything on the dash. Again it was a gift and I'm not a chevy person. Other than that Chevys are dependable I Just don't like They're designes interior

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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" Like A ROCK " 200,000 miles and rolling like new

Very comfortable, smooth ride plenty of room rides 6 in complete comfort, the L6 4.2 provides plenty of power still looks sharp for 2005 model and the most dependable vehicle I've ever owned. I bought it used and it feels like new. the only problem I've had is the rear ac system other than that it has exceeded my expectations,200,000 miles, and runs better than the day I bought it used with 125,000 miles, like any piece of equipment you have to take care of it. Preventive maintenance and quality products used on it, treat it like a family member This vehicle is worth the time and money no doubts.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Quietst & most reliable car ever owned

This car was bought in 2005 as a repo with only 5,000 miles. This car has been very reliable it has had some minor common issues all the speakers stopped working due to cheap factory speakers, the speedometer stopped working but got a discount beacuse there was a recall on the speedometer, the ac had to be reharged. That is it this car has been great for road trips and family outings it has proven to be very spill restint a shake got spilled and a bottle of grape juice exploded and didn't leave a stain. This car is very well balanced too I climbed a 40 degree gravel hill with 4wd on and it went right up the hill. Now it has 170,000 miles and needs a tune up and fluids replaced.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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This straight 6 trailblazer won't quit!

Our 2004 trailblazer has 250000 miles we had to vet the transmission rebuilt at 205000 replaced power steering cooler both front hub assembly dash cluster alternator and water pump and new coils and plugs after misfire started with all that being said I love it for its dependability toughness And reliability it just keeps rolling great daily driver for work gonna drive it to the wheels fall off!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Not a safe vehicle!! My daughter was killed

A 2005 chevy avalanche going 40 mph horrifically killed my daughter who was 8 mo pregnant with my granddaughter! The 2005 chevy trail blazer did not protect her at speeds of only 38mph. Her almost 6 year old daughter witnessed the death and dismemberment of her mother on feb 4th 2019. And there doing nothing about it!!!!! IT IS NOT A SAFE VEHICLE PLEASE DONT DRIVE ONE IF YOU CARE FOR YOUR LOVRD ONES SHARE THIS MESSAGE

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Extremely reliable vehicle

This vehicle is the best Chevy ever made in my opinion. Mine currently has 225 thousand mines. Have replaced tires, battery and ac compressor only in 16 years.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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The most unreliable car I own

This sub sucks it is really bad I have more problems with this car then any other there is nothing like land rover Disco 2

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Most reliable car I've owned

I've own my 2005 Trailblazer since 2006 when it had 1300 miles on it. My Trailblazer has almost 300,000 miles on it now. I have had to replace many parts but, it still runs great. I love the interior, exterior design which makes it easy for me, 4'10", to access rear. Also has plenty of room. I won't own another vehicle, I'll just keep replacing parts as needed. It had the best engine made with the inline 6. I used it to travel 200 miles to work and back, towing camper, moving, hauling family, 4 wheeling, and leisure for my retirement now.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I have had my 2002 Chevy trailblazer LS

I have had my SUV for 5 years it had 88,000 miles on it and he drives like brand new. Inside perfect. Outside perfect I have always one and I got my dream truck

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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