2005 Chevrolet BlazerRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 15 owner complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. Most complaints involve electrical system (4) and fuel system, gasoline (4). The EPA rates it 15–17 mpg combined.
Safety recalls
Owner complaints by component
- Electrical system4
- Fuel system, gasoline4
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Exterior lighting1
- Air bags1
- Structure1
- Latches/locks/linkages1
- Engine and engine cooling1
- Equipment1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Blazer model year we’ve synced.
View as table
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1,161 |
| 1997 | 774 |
| 1998 | 734 |
| 1999 | 442 |
| 2000 | 600 |
| 2001 | 331 |
| 2002 | 259 |
| 2003 | 104 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2019 | 190 |
| 2020 | 224 |
| 2021 | 142 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 133 |
| 2025 | 56 |
| 2026 | 1 |
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Deaths reported
- 0
What owners report most
Electrical system
“AS OF OCTOBER 20,2014 I HAVE YET TO SEE THE 1999 CHEVORLET S_10 LS OR THE 2005 CHEVORLET BLAZER S-T 4X4 MY HUSBAND HAS TESTED BOTH OF THESE IGNITION SWITCHES AND THEY ARE THE SAME. HE THEN CALLED A GM DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD HIM TO NOT PUT ANYTHING HEAVY ON THE KEY RING. WE ARE GETTING THE SAME SPILL FROM GM AS EVERYONE ELSE.WHY HASN'T THE S-10'S AND BLAZERS BEEN INSPECTED, THEY HAVE THE SAME IGNITION SWITCH FROM THE 1999 S-10 TO THE 2005 BLAZER 4X4 AND ARE VERY EASY TO KNOCK IN TO ACCESSORY POSITION. BECAUSE THERE HAS BEEN NO INFORMATION PUT OUT ABOUT OUR IGNITION SWITCHES, WE ARE HIGHLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE AIRBAGS AS WELL. WHY HAVE THESE VEHICLES BEEN OVERLOOKED NOT INSPECTED AND SILENCED? NOONE HAS SAID THE S10 OR THE BLAZERS IGNITION SWITCHES ARE SAFE. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO QUESTIONS IN OUR MIND THAT THE IGNITION SWITCHES ARE THE SAME AS ALL THE RECALLED VEHICLES AND FAULTY AND POSSIBLY THE AIR BAGS AS WELL. PLEASE,PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS I HAVE A DAUGHTER COMING OF DRIVING AGE AND WE NEED TO KNOW OUR VEHICLES ARE SAFE FOR HER TO EVEN STEP IN. *TR”
Fuel system, gasoline
“ABOUT A YEAR AGO I WAS DRIVING TO COLUMBUS, OHIO AND RAN OUT OF GAS WITH THE FUEL GAUGE ON FULL. THIS IS A 2005 BLAZER. WAS A YEAR OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WANTED $800 DOLLARS TO TAKE THE FUEL TANK. WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, SO WHERE IS THE RECALL. *TR”
Fuel/propulsion system
“GAS GAUGE HAS NOT WORKED FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS EVERY TIME I CALLED THE DEALER THEY SAID NO PROBLEM I THINK IT IS THE FUEL FILTER IN THE FUEL TANK AND TO FIX THAT IT WILL COST ME ABOUT 1000.00 TO FIX. MY SON AND A FRIEND OF MINE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM JUST DIDN'T SEEM WRIGHT CAR ONLY 5 YRS OLD AND THAT GOES WRONG FOR FIVE YRS I JUST FILL MY TANK AND GO ABOUT 250 MILES THEN FILL UP AGAIN. PLEASE TRY TO HELP ME WITH THIS PROBLEM. LIGHTS GO OUT WHEN IT RAINS THIS IS ANOTHER PROBLEM”
Engines, transmissions & drive
- EPA class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Engines
- 4.3L 6-cyl
- Transmissions
- Automatic 4-spd · Manual 5-spd
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
EPA fuel economy by version
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blazer 2WD Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 4.3 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,650 | 523 |
| Blazer 2WD Man 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.3 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 | $3,900 | 555 |
| Blazer 4WD Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 4.3 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,150 | 592 |
| Blazer 4WD Man 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.3 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,150 | 592 |
- 17mpg comb.
- 16mpg comb.
- 15mpg comb.
- 15mpg comb.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Maintenance basics
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
2005 Blazer questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 10, 2026.
What are the most common 2005 Chevrolet Blazer problems?
Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (4), fuel system, gasoline (4), fuel/propulsion system (2). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer get?
The EPA rates the 2005 Chevrolet Blazer at 15–17 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (4 versions rated).