2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Dec 30, 2018 · Electrical · IL

I am experiencing all issues identified with recall due to door switch sensor being defective. Intermittent working of door locks not locking or locking and won't unlock . Windows won't work sometimes, and sometimes they will . Lights won't shut off in interior, or won't go on . Delay feature where radio , and other features stay on after turning ignition off , and still in vehicle won't work , and sometimes do work . These things happen when vehicle is either moving, or not moving in park . They happen both city driving, and highway as well. All of these crazy electrical problems began several months ago, and when in the vehicle and I am in park, and shut off ignition, and the doors won't unlock, the key fob won't work to unlock doors either, and I am trapped inside vehicle until someone is close enough to hear me yelling for help, and can hand them my keys out of sunroof in order to put it into lock on the door and manually unlock the door. I absolutely must have this fixed because nobody near my residence to either let me out of vehicle, or to call . Closest person I can call is over an hour away . I am on disability of 720.00 a month and can't afford this repair .

Filed May 24, 2018 · Electrical · FL

Control panel on drivers door is no longer functional, during a heavy rainstorm I got out of my truck, closed the door and ran to my house. The next day the controls no longer worked. This is not the first time I've left my vehicle while raining but the first time the controls stopped working. This was a recall item in other years 2006-2007. Chery does not recognize this being the same issue in the 2005 model. Chevrolet trailblazer recall - #13v248000. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.

Filed Oct 10, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 83,875 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed. The dealer replaced the ignition switch and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired for the exhaust manifold crack, the water pump, the evaporator cord, the headlight wiring harness (which melted and caused the light bulb to fail), the hub assembly, the instrument panel cluster, the motor blower resistor wires, and the door locks. The contact also stated that the rear windows would not open or close and the rear hatch lock system and instrument panel cluster failures persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 83,875.

Filed Sep 12, 2014 · Electrical · OH

On or about this date my 2005 trailblazer experienced and electrical failure during a snow storm. Both power door lock and power window switches became in operative and the windows opened automatically while driving and would not go back up. I also encountered an electrical smell in the vehicle, after stopping and turning off the vehicle and then restarting the switches functioned again. I noticed that in the gm recall on 6-30-14, the 2005 trailblazer was in the recall for defective window/lock switch can overheat and malfunction also mentioned is the key switch problem gm had. I have contacted the dealer and been told that without an official recall from gm that there is nothing that can be done. The was in fact a recall but it seems it was "swept under the rug". Here is the reference list I found: currently, the following list of vehicles are all subject to the gm recalls on ignition switches: 1997-2005 chevrolet malibu 1998-2002 oldsmobile intrigue 1999-2004 oldsmobile alero 1999-2005 pontiac grand am 2000-05 chevrolet impala and monte carlo 2004-08 pontiac grand prix 2003-14 cadillac cts 2004-06 cadillac srx 2011-14 chevrolet cruze; 2012-14 chevrolet sonic 2013-14 chevrolet trax, buick encore and verano 2014 chevrolet camaro and impala, buick regal, cadillac xts 2007-11 chevrolet silverado hd, gmc sierra hd equipped with an auxiliary battery 2005-07 buick rainier, chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, isuzu ascender, saab 9-7x 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ext, gmc envoy xl yet gm has failed to act and take responsibility. What can be done??

Filed Aug 12, 2014 · Electrical · IL

2005 chevrolet trailblazer. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electronic system recall. *smd the consumer stated he experienced an electrical malfunction, that caused the door locks and window controls to cease functioning. Sometimes the system was operational and he was able to use it, for a short time.

Filed Aug 12, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 91,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving various speeds, the front driver side power door lock and window failed to activate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on numerous occasions. The vehicle was repaired, but the cause of the failure was unknown. The failure recurred after the repair was performed. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.

Filed Jun 6, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 187,000 miles · NH

Driver's side passenger door left rear door latch on 2002 chevrolet trailblazer ls is stuck. The door will not shut! I have read another complaint for the very same reason and a very similar situation to the ext and there is a recall on the ext but doesn't pertain to the ls. I can't shut my door because the latch won't connect.I opened the door and could not shut it after that because it wouldn't latch. We have looked everywhere and have not been able to locate the part at a reasonable price. I was in the process of selling it, but because of this faulty defect we cannot sell it. We have not been able to get it fixed. No one seems to have the part and we contacted dealerships and they looked up recalls but couldn't help us cause our VIN number isn't covered. What do we do now??

Filed Mar 5, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · 96,100 miles · WA

I was driving down the highway in a rainy state with the driver's window partially cracked. Water began dripping in onto the driver window control panel, so I closed the window. A few minutes later I went to roll down my window and none of the controls worked. There was a faint electrical burning smell. All four window controls on the panel would no longer function as well as the heated seat buttons. The door lock still functioned as well as the window lock out button. I'm just glad this happened with the window up. Swapping the passenger side door control panel with the driver's side door control panel allows you to raise and lower the window, so it is the control panel that is defective. I see that the 2006 and 2007 models were recalled for this due to fires, but no recall exists for the 2005 fires as fires haven't been reported yet.

Filed Aug 27, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 107,000 miles · NY

The window and lock controls on the driver door handle just stopped working leaving my window open. It is not a fuse. I began looking for other issues online and have come across this issue on earlier model trailblazers. I am in a cold climate as the other recall is applicable to.

Filed Jun 20, 2013 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that whenever it rained the windows and door locks stopped working. The contact also stated that the water entered the door and caused a short circuit. The contact also mentioned that once it dried out the windows and door locks began to function normally. The vehicle was not inspected. The failure mileage was 89,000. The current mileage was 107,000.

Filed Jun 17, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 115,000 miles · NC

While driving it appears that my headlights are receiving a surge of power which causes them to blink as if I am flashing my headlights. This has happened on and off for a couple of years now. Since this has started I have had to replace my headlights about every 6 to 8 months. After the third time I replaced the same headlight my mechanic showed me the fuse and stated that it seems there is a surge of power that causes the fuses to blow. I explained to him that my headlights seem to blink on their own every now and then and we did some research online and noticed that this seems to be a common problem in mid 2000 model trailblazers. I contacted gm to make them aware with nothing more than a, "sorry for your inconvenience". I have also experienced issues with my door electronics. You can hear the power windows and door locks make a clicking sound as if they are being engaged without being operated. The speakers in the doors do not work after it rains or in very humid conditions. The power windows and door lock button lights work on and off and blink. The door/key chime rarely works. It seems to me that there is a serious issue regarding the electrical system of this model. I recently heard about the recall starting with 2006 models with electrical issues and I really believe this problem is not just isolated to the electronics in the door, but the overall electrical system in these vehicles. Considering the amount of complaints I have researched online it seems that these are common problems with these vehicles. Please for the safety of the consumers consider an investigation and recall into the full electrical system of this vehicle as it could be a serious safety hazard risking fire.

Filed Sep 12, 2012 · Electrical, Transmission · 132,000 miles · OH

Door locks repeatedly locked and unlocked, then cascading failures, anti-lock light, engine light, other warning lights. Engine started to run rough and would not make power, engine quit. Note transmission gear indicator read incorrectly. Disconnected battery, and reconnected, engine started got me home. Three occurrences that the engine just quits. It will restart after a few minutes. Mechanic could not find anything wrong. Had another occurrence, mechanic found a code indicating the ECM may be bad. He tells me this should have noting to do with the door locks. The door locks latch and unlatch, uncommanded. Engine stops when under power. Mechanic has no course of action at this time.