2005 Chevrolet Blazer Consumer Reviews

Handling issues

Written by: H. Wiebe on 11/30/2006

Vehicle

2005 Chevrolet Blazer LS ZR2 4WD 2dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I have owned my ZR2 Blazer for 21 months. It is a comfortable vehicle in the city and in the country. It is ablsolutely terrible on the highway. It has no tolerance to a gusty cross wind. It goes all over the road. I believe the problem to be the tires. I am getting the published fuel mileage however it doesn't come close to my '89 S-10 which also had a 4.3. I would think the Vortec 4.3 should get better mileage than a throttle body 4.3.

Favorite Features

Looks. It is a sharp looking vehicle and great in town especially in winter and on ice.The auto-trac transfer case is the answer. Its an easy vehicle to park as it has a very short turning radius.

Suggested Improvements

Tires, better anti-sway design

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Just what I needed.

Written by: Robert D. Crawford on 11/24/2005

Vehicle

2005 Chevrolet Blazer LS ZR2 Rwd 2dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I am very pleased with this vehicle. I notice on the internet it did not get good reviews. I do not know why? Is is much better then the Ford Explorer. More power at start up and on Highway. Smooth ride-handles well- good springs. On the front ceiling has some good storage and the dial setting for garage doors and lights and temperature and direction. it has everything I need. I do not need fancy wood on the dash or any of the other things which are high priced and do nothing for what is important in a vehicle. It is simply great. I am very happy that I purchased this SUV.

Favorite Features

Springs, height of SUV. IT suites me. Stereo sound.

Suggested Improvements

Needs an ashtray and lighter. The back spare tirer does block the rear view. This is my only concern.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Love a Chevy Blazer

Written by: James on 11/16/2005

Vehicle

2005 Chevrolet Blazer Xtreme Rwd 2dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I traded a brand new 500 mile Toyota Celica on a used Blazer... its the xtreme package, I haven't ever regreted it, comfortable... very reliable, and honestly very safe. I have been rear ended twice once at around 10 mph the second time at around 25 mph, not significant damage to my Blazer. The motor like all of Chevy's are easily fixed, and most people can do it themselves with a good manual (unlike Toyota)... Overall they are not the fastest SUV's but they ride nice, few problems, no recalls on them! I think they are good vehicles for young adults who need something safe that looks nice, and they can dabble with... worked for me!

Favorite Features

I have an Xtreme I would have to say my favorite part would have to be the ground effects, they are not over done like many of the Japanese cars, they add a certain flare to the truck, while not making it look like a Fast a Furious Knock off...

Suggested Improvements

More horsepower, I believe that they need to bring back the motor and such from the GMC Typhoon, which was the fastest production SUV, be economical about it keep the special stuff to a minimum so as to keep price down, for the entry level consumer base... and fix the window seals, on my Tahoe!

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Great vehicle for the money

Written by: DebsWebWorks on 09/25/2005

Vehicle

2005 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4WD 2dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I purchased this vehicle despite all the negative review from family and I am happy with my purchase so far. Wish that I had gotten the 4- door, as the 2-door is a real pain with teenagers and kids getting in/out of the back for each ride, and wish it seated 5 instead of four.

Favorite Features

4-wheel drive!

Suggested Improvements

Add the capability to seat 5 persons; get rid of the spare tire on the back - it blocks my view!

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2005 Trail Blazer

Written by: Tom Crawford on 09/20/2005

Vehicle

2005 Chevrolet Blazer LS Rwd 2dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 5M)

Review

This vehicle is fun to drive. After having a Tahoe for almost a year I find the Trailblazer has more power and is just as comfortable as the Tahoe. It puts fun back into driving

Favorite Features

Handling and acceleration

Suggested Improvements

Trim needs improvement. Seat bolsters break loose as you slide out of the seat.

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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I drive on and like it

Written by: billy bob on 08/12/2005

Vehicle

2005 Chevrolet Blazer LS Rwd 2dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 5M)

Review

It's fun to drive. There's lots of noise from the plastic over time, but overall I'm happy with my truck. However, resale value is poor.

Favorite Features

Front tow hooks

Suggested Improvements

Build it more sturdy

2 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Perfect Fit for people who want a truck

Written by: My Name Goes Here on 08/12/2005

Vehicle

2005 Chevrolet Blazer LS ZR2 4WD 2dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I call this the last of the true trucks. Anything on today's market has been tuned to drive, handle, and ride like a car. Well guess what folks, this isn't a car. It's a truck, meant for the offroad, for plowing through muddy dirt roads and taking some abuse. My Blazer has handled everythhing I could throw at it with plenty left. Sure it has a couple of things that the dealer needed to fix, but nothing that was serious or even annoying to me as a driver/owner. In all the last of a dying breed (The Truck). Make sure to get one while they last!

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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S10 Blazer let down

Written by: john on 05/15/2005

Vehicle

2005 Chevrolet Blazer LS ZR2 4WD 2dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I went through serious and expensive front ball joint repairs and wheel bearings. Check engine light goes on and off for a shift code. It has very bad blind spots, and a very noisy ride. The truck needs a stronger front end.

Favorite Features

I like the interior and exterior design.

Suggested Improvements

Suspension. Heavy duty ball joints are needed in the front end, and a stronger leaf spring in the rear

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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This is a righteous car

Written by: Austin on 03/31/2005

Vehicle

2005 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4WD 2dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 5M)

Review

This has been so far the best car for the dollar that I have bought. The only complaints is the build quality is a little off. Lots of things on the inside rattle. The car almost killed me when something called a balancer came off of the engine. I lost power steering and my brakes. When into a ditch. That wasn't fun. But hey the airbag worked great. The engine thing was probably my fault because the weekend before I preaty much threw it off a cliff. Oh yeah did I mention it is an off roading beast? A bigger engine would be nice. But it has a great power to weight ratio

Favorite Features

Off road capability for the price

Suggested Improvements

My back hatch rattles and I haven't been able to fix it.

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Cheap Thrills!

Written by: RexTrader on 03/25/2005

Vehicle

2005 Chevrolet Blazer LS ZR2 4WD 2dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 5M)

Review

It gives pretty solid performance out of a small SUV! The suspension is firm, like a 4x4 should be, and the brakes are solid as well. Ride height is high enough to simulate a full size Chevy! Conservative interior styling is very cool.

Favorite Features

Favorite features include the steering wheel mounted radio controls, shift on the fly 4 wheel drive and the fender flares!

Suggested Improvements

Improvements? Not much but here goes....wider stance would help stability, longer wheelbase would help as well. Finally, thicker anti sway bars would help the front end dive when braking in city traffic.

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