Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.
Chart based on 6 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
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
212000 mi
US $2100
Defective transmission. Got rid of it after repaired.
172000 mi
Leaking Transmission Pan, time for service.
189000 mi
Leaking Transfer case.
Filled it up and put some dye in it to find the leak. It quit leaking
120000 mi
US $1195
Replaced front drive shaft u joints and seals
150500 mi
US $19
added 2 quarts. 1 quart was the Lucas brand, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CONDITIONER. Embarrassed about this, I have never let this happen before. Was wondering why on cold mornings I had to rev a bit to get it moving.
153000 mi
US $350
The transmission fluid lines that circulate the fluid through the radiator transmission fluid cooler, both corroded. I had to replace the lines.
See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how
frequently 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.