2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs 2005 Nissan Xterra
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 Nissan Xterra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,466 | 845 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 672 | 89 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 59 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 25 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16 | 16–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,362 mi | 89,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Trailblazer | Nissan Xterra |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 435 | 242 |
| Electrical System | 617 | 39 |
| Power Train | 51 | 412 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 44 | 167 |
| Fuel System, Other | 95 | 49 |
| Engine | 30 | 114 |
| Exterior Lighting | 140 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 95 | 32 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 94 | 58 |
| Check engine light | 35 | 105 |
| Hesitation / surging | 20 | 13 |
| Rust / corrosion | 17 | 28 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 28 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 71 |
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer
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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.