2005 Cadillac SRX vs 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Cadillac SRX | 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 122 | 1,466 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 623 | 672 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 59 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 25 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–17 | 16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 70,362 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac SRX | Chevrolet Trailblazer |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 22 | 617 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 435 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 140 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 95 |
| Fuel System, Other | 0 | 95 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 76 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 70 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 44 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 94 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 20 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 35 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 17 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 10 |
| Overheating | 0 | 8 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2005 Cadillac SRX
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.