2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer service brakes problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 2005 tb ls, and it's a pos. As soon as I drove off the lot I've had nothing but issues. My brakes pulsate, go to the floor, get stiff as a board, basically they don't work. I have to pump the brakes quickly in an effort to avoid a crash. I filled the gas tank to full, huge mistake. The…”
filed Jun 28, 2018
“This vehicle has had constant braking issues. From continual rotor replacements to regular pad replacements. The brake pedal has never been constant with regard to pressure and has always been"soft" when coming to a stop. The last 25 feet or so there is a vibration, hum, and when finally stopped…”
filed Feb 1, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Trailblazer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Trailblazer | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 Trailblazer | 4 | 13% |
| 2023 Trailblazer | 14 | 23% |
| 2022 Trailblazer | 14 | 13% |
| 2021 Trailblazer | 29 | 15% |
| 2009 Trailblazer | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Trailblazer | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 Trailblazer | 9 | 1% |
| 2006 Trailblazer | 12 | 1% |
| 2004 Trailblazer | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 Trailblazer | 9 | 1% |
| 2002 Trailblazer | 9 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.