2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs 2005 GMC Envoy
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2005 GMC Envoy |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,466 | 488 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 672 | 730 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 59 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 25 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,362 mi | 79,225 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Trailblazer | GMC Envoy |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 617 | 183 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 435 | 164 |
| Exterior Lighting | 140 | 45 |
| Fuel System, Other | 95 | 41 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 95 | 30 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 76 | 22 |
| Air Bags | 70 | 28 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 44 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 94 | 43 |
| Check engine light | 35 | 26 |
| Hesitation / surging | 20 | 10 |
| Rust / corrosion | 17 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 6 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer
2005 GMC Envoy
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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.