2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2005

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2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (27%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (3%)

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2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (19%)

$500 - $999 (31%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.

300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

150000 mi

US $200
Power steering system leaking badly due to bad high pressure hose. This was replaced. 

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2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

147000 mi

US $1300
Full front and rear suspension including a rods, mounts, brakes all around and rotors 

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2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

156000 mi Total front end rebuild 

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2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

35000 mi Replace faulty rack and pinion steering assembly. 
148500 mi

US $50
Power steering Line had pinhole. Shop cut and flared new piece of tubing to replace 
99000 mi

US $700
Both Wheel bearing assemblies replaced, has ABS sensor attached. 
107000 mi

US $955
Power Steering both lines leaking. Replace pressure and return lines. And outlet hose. And BG flush kit. Parts-$595. Labor-$360. 
148000 mi

US $345
Everyone I talked to replaced the entire front Hub. Got very lucky and found one of the fr ont hubs on inventory clearance for $75.00. ACdelco no less. Word to the wise. Do not by cheap hubs that are available. I did, replaced less than yea. 
148200 mi

US $90
Tie-rod, normal wear item considering over 130,000 miles. 
111200 mi

US $1700
Worn ball joints and end links 
120000 mi

US $1195
Replace both end links 
76000 mi

US $300
Sway bars replaced front and back. 
83200 mi

US $675
Replaced shocks and struts 
84000 mi

US $450
Sway bar links and bushings were worn. One side was under warranty, but the other was not. 
89700 mi

US $600
Replacement of both tie rods also included an alignment 
103000 mi Replaced rear sway bar for second time. 
104100 mi

US $550
Replaced front and back sway bars (one under warranty) and front bushing. 

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2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Suspension Problems

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