2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer airbags problems

70 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 95,675. 43 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 70
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 95,675
crashes: 43
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Frontal
14
Side/window
5
Frontal: sensor/control module
3
Frontal: driver side: inflator module
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Trailblazer airbags problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 33 Airbag light 8

Related recalls

Air bags: frontalReported October 31, 2006 · 794 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.
Risk: If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. In either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased.
Remedy: Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (gm) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in gm's letter to owners. The recall began on november 6, 2006. Owners should contact gm at 1‑877‑477‑1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle.

Recall number 06V417000 · Recall details

What 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 3, 2026 · Airbags · 168,000 miles · NE · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle crashed into the rear passenger side of a second vehicle. During the crash, no air bags in the vehicle deployed. The contact sustained neck, shoulders, and back injuries and was transported to the local hospital. A Police report was filed at the scene but was not available. The vehicle was towed to a local towing yard. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000

Filed Jun 22, 2025 · Airbags · WI · crash

My airbags didn’t go off in crash

Filed Mar 22, 2024 · Airbags · IL · crash

The airbags failed to deploy In a significant collision where hood, radiator, grill/number and both headlights were damaged. GM has been contacted and fail and refuse to do an inspection stating the issue is time barred to 10 years to original warranty of vehicle and are failing to acknowledge manufacturer defect or issue a recall. There were no warning signs/lights prior to notify that the airbags would fail to deploy in an accident. The vehicle has not inspected, even a request has been made on multiple occasions, with getting the runaround and claim closed. The lack of safety puts other drivers/owners of the 2005 Trailblazer and or similar vehicles at risk, at time they will need it the most to find out airbags are defective and will not work. Injuries and lives are at risk only for GM to run a cover up and not stand up to do what is right. Police report number [XXX] Adams Co Sheriff's Office, could not upload. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 29, 2023 · Airbags, Seat belts · 186,228 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the seat belt pretensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,228.

Filed Nov 8, 2022 · Airbags · 205,000 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated she fell asleep while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle graced two trees, and crashed into the third tree on the front driver-side bumper. The contact stated no air bags were deployed. The contact sustained a fractured rib on her left side, a lesion on her right leg, and a lesion on her chest and abdomen due to the seat belt. The contact did seek medical attention. The police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The police towed the vehicle to a towing lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 205,000.

Filed Aug 10, 2021 · Airbags · MN

My husband was entering the highway and upon acceleration from roughly 35mph to roughly around 50mph (while taking the entrance slight right) all of the air bags deployed

Filed Sep 21, 2020 · Airbags · 95,675 miles · FL

Checking for recalled airbag

Filed Sep 30, 2019 · Airbags · 227,000 miles · WI

I was driving on the freeway and what around crave . The side airbags what off. I do not hit any thing or run over any thing

Filed Apr 15, 2019 · Airbags, Seat belts · 117,873 miles · CA · 1 injury

Lucky to be alive. On 4 14 2019 while driving 65mph on 101 freeway in thousand oaks california, a pickup truck veered into my lane. When I moved over to avoid the pickup both side airbags went off with a bang filling car with powdery cloud. My left ear popped from the loud bang but I was able to get off on the shoulder. Called 911 and ca highway patrol came out and did a report. Both officers had never seen anything like it. There was no impact to the car and the chp took multiple pictures of the exterior. Milage on the car at time of accident was 117,873 . Chp cutaway the airbags and my father came out and drove it home and then to auto shop to evaluate. Seat belt also stopped working now that airbags deployed. Really terrifying experience.

Filed Jul 30, 2017 · Airbags · 100,090 miles · PA · crash · 2 injuries

Airbag did not work

Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer airbags

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 70 complaints about the airbags of the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 95,675 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 06V417000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chevrolet Trailblazer have bad airbags?

The Chevrolet Trailblazer model years with the most airbags complaints are 2002 (102 complaints), 2005 (70 complaints) and 2003 (57 complaints).