2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs 2005 Ford Explorer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2005 Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,466 | 497 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 672 | 54 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 59 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 25 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,362 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Trailblazer | Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 617 | 36 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 435 | 40 |
| Structure | 27 | 151 |
| Power Train | 51 | 99 |
| Exterior Lighting | 140 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 76 | 44 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 95 | 17 |
| Fuel System, Other | 95 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 94 | 27 |
| Check engine light | 35 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 20 | 19 |
| Rust / corrosion | 17 | 12 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 8 |
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.