2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs 2005 Hyundai Santa FE
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 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2005 Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,466 | 216 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 672 | 52 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 59 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 25 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16 | 17–20 |
| Median reported mileage | 70,362 mi | 83,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Trailblazer | Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 617 | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 435 | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 140 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 70 | 74 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 76 | 44 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 95 | 14 |
| Fuel System, Other | 95 | 2 |
| Power Train | 51 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 94 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 35 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 20 | 19 |
| Rust / corrosion | 17 | 11 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 44 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 9 |
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer
2005 Hyundai Santa FE
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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.