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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 14 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

9500 mi Driver's side power window regulator replaced 
60400 mi I/P cluster replaced due to faulty speedometer 

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2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV, ext.

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

62000 mi Thumping sound coming from left rear when front heat control on Defrost - back AC actuator in rear of vehicle. Update: later went away on its own. 

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2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4dr SUV

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

160000 mi Remote Fob quit working. I went online and found that there are wires in the rear hatch that could be loose. Found the broken wires and replace them. Fob works and the rear wiper now works. 
176000 mi

US $350
The Heater Fan quit working. It was shorted in a wiring harness. Repaired and good now 
109000 mi

US $491
battery, alternator 
107000 mi Changed condenser and evaporator. Plus vacuumed out the lines and recharged 
111000 mi

US $180
Replace alternator, idler pulley and belt tensioner 
150000 mi

US $285
instrument cluster, speedometer, gas gauge, both have not worked for several months. Finally broke down and ordered a rebuilt unit with a lifetime guarantee. 
80500 mi

US $325
Broken wire at switch for front wipers...repaired Repair broken wire in ignition that control wipers 
74000 mi Radio Stopped Working 
88500 mi

US $300
Replace Blower Motor Resistor. After market and factory part the same. Mechanic has to solder wires together, GM recommendation, cannot "plug in." 
95200 mi Fuel Sensor stopped working. Service Bulletin from GM was available. Took to nearby GM dealership and replaced fuel sensor inside tank for free. Had to remove tank, some connecting parts were corroded but dealer replaced these for free to 

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2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Electrical Problems

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