2005 Chevrolet Blazer Consumer Reviews
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2005 Trail Blazer
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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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
I drive on and like it
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
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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
Perfect Fit for people who want a truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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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
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
S10 Blazer let down
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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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
This is a righteous car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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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
Cheap Thrills!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
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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.
Cheap Fun
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4WD 2dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I bought my Blazer last fall. I needed an inexpensive 4X4 that could actually go off road. I have a 25KM drive into my cabin down a road which eats up Escapes and Toyota SUVs. Chevy Canada was blowing them out at $18,998 CDN (About $14,500 US at the time). I've had no problems at all with it. Is it small, outdated and gets lousy fuel mileage? Yup. Will It plow through 2ft high snow drifts, pull a 3500lb trailer, actually go offroad without getting stuck ? Sure does. Considering anything else on the market that would do what I needed was $12,000 to $20,000 more, It was a no brainer. If you're a soccer mom looking to cart the kids around town, look elsewhere.
Favorite Features
Cheap. Very good at what it was designed for back in the dark ages. Cheap, torquey engine. Full frame construction
Suggested Improvements
Last year for it so I'll have to make this one last
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Fun time in tuff little truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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2005 Chevrolet Blazer LS ZR2 4WD 2dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I have my 2nd ZR2 model. I love it. Of course the true ZR2 was Not made for luxury or comfort. It was made for 4 wheel drive fun. Not urban commute, car- pooling people that don't know what 4 wheel drive is about. Like remembering to lube the transmission, u joints,etc. Too many people buy these type of vehicles and don't know what they were intended for. To class it with some of these others is wrong. Yes, they are a dated style and as of this year will be no more They are cool, tough, & fun.
Favorite Features
Four wheel drive on command. Very nimble in tight,crowded parking areas or city streets.
Suggested Improvements
Well considering the ZR2 is slated to be ending its a bit too late. But a bigger gas tank capacity
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Love my Chevy truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Chevrolet Blazer LS ZR2 4WD 2dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I have ordered this truck twice. And I have had a great experience with it. I only drive Chevy trucks. THEY'RE THE BEST! I'm glad they will make them in 2005 because my lease is up soon and I plan on ordering another one.Need I say more?
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
My new Jimmy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
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2005 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4WD 2dr SUV (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I just got a new '05 Jimmy. I knew what to expect because my buddy has one. Great truck on a solid frame, not unibody. Rides rough, but that was expected. Simple and functional styling. Not your import with toys and whistles that cause problems and $$ down the road. It should perform well down the road I think. The price in Canada is awesome, $6000.00 instant rebate. Comes with air, ABS all wheel disk brakes, full am/fm CD. V6 Auto.
Favorite Features
Fold down rear headrest for better rear window viewing through rear view mirror.
Suggested Improvements
Last year of truck, so what can I say.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
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