Total Complaints
4 filings
CHEVROLET S/T BLAZER · model year
2005 CHEVROLET S/T BLAZER
4 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2005CHEVROLETS/T BLAZER carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2005 S/T BLAZER is fuel system, gasoline with 1 filings, followed by suspension (1) and steering (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2005 S/T BLAZER, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20150127STEERING
OUR CAR WOULD START THEN I WOULD START DRIVING AN THE VEHICLE WOULD JUST TURN RIGHT OFF AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD/ HIGHWAY THE IGNITION WOULD JUS SHUT US OUT SOMETIMES BUT EVERYTIME IT WOULD START IT WOULD JUST TURN OFF GOIN DOWN THE ROAD AN THE STEERING COLUMN AND EVERYTHING WOULD LOCK UP MAKING IT VERY DANGEROUS FOR ME AND MY KIDS. THE HEADLIGHTS WILL SOMETIMES JUS TURN OFF AS WERE DRIVING. THE POWER STEERING HOSE BUSTED AN RUINED POWER STEERING PUMP HAD TO REPLACE WHOLE RACK AN PINION AND PUMP. NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE AN SEEMS LIKE ITS HAD ONE RECALL AFTER ANOTHER.. *TR
20150127EXTERIOR LIGHTING
OUR CAR WOULD START THEN I WOULD START DRIVING AN THE VEHICLE WOULD JUST TURN RIGHT OFF AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD/ HIGHWAY THE IGNITION WOULD JUS SHUT US OUT SOMETIMES BUT EVERYTIME IT WOULD START IT WOULD JUST TURN OFF GOIN DOWN THE ROAD AN THE STEERING COLUMN AND EVERYTHING WOULD LOCK UP MAKING IT VERY DANGEROUS FOR ME AND MY KIDS. THE HEADLIGHTS WILL SOMETIMES JUS TURN OFF AS WERE DRIVING. THE POWER STEERING HOSE BUSTED AN RUINED POWER STEERING PUMP HAD TO REPLACE WHOLE RACK AN PINION AND PUMP. NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE AN SEEMS LIKE ITS HAD ONE RECALL AFTER ANOTHER.. *TR
20130725SUSPENSION
BALL JOINTS NEED REPLACED. SHOULD BE A RECALL. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Mileage: 14,000
20080517FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THIS EVENT OCCURRED AUG.15, 2007 I FILLED UP GAS TANK AND LIGHT GOES BACK TO AND STAYS ON FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, I DON'T IF THIS DANGEROUS BUT IT CAN CAUSE CALLED A ACCIDENT ESPECIALLY IF THE LIGHT COME ON AND YOU DRIVING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEY GET UPSET AND CAUSE PARENTS TO HAVE A CRUSH. DEBORAH *TR
Mileage: 45,000
Compare 2005CHEVROLETS/T BLAZER to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2005 CHEVROLET S/T BLAZER have?▼
The 2005 CHEVROLET S/T BLAZER has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 CHEVROLET S/T BLAZER?▼
The most-complained component for the 2005 CHEVROLET S/T BLAZER is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SUSPENSION and STEERING.
Is the 2005 CHEVROLET S/T BLAZER safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.