NHTSA safety recalls
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
Is your car one of them?
These campaigns cover the 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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06V417000Air Bags · Frontal
If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled…
The riskIf the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. In either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased.
The fix — freeBecause a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (gm) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in gm's letter to owners. The recall began on november 6, 2006. Owners should contact gm at 1-877-477-1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle.
What was foundCertain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.
06V417000 at NHTSA05V035000Visibility · Windshield
If a crash occurs, the windshield may not be retained, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
The riskIf a crash occurs, the windshield may not be retained, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
The fix — freeDealers will replace the windshield free of charge. The recall began on march 10, 2005. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
What was foundCertain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting.' The windshield urethane bead may not have adhered to the body in certain areas during the cure process.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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