B737 Undifferentiated or Other Model
Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Multiengine
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 66.27; Flight Crew Total 4926.52; Flight Crew Type 4926.52
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance; Flight Crew Returned To Departure Airport; General Flight Cancelled / Delayed; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
Approximately 3;000 feet; I was unable to trim nose up. I asked First Officer if he was able to trim nose up. We continue to climb to 5;000 feet; assigned attitude leveled off slowed the aircraft down to 120 knots. We informed ATC we had an issue and wish to remain at 5;000 feet and troubleshoot. We proceeded with the QRH and agreed to perform the Electric Stabilizer Trim Inoperative checklist. We also called Dispatch with the requested link to [Maintenance Control] for further troubleshooting. After counsel with [Maintenance Control] there is no recovery of the pitch trim so we advise dispatch ATC flight attendants and passengers will be returning to ZZZ. We requested RWY XXR and returned for a normal landing. [Report] completed and [Chief Pilot] notified.
B737 Captain reported stabilizer trim failed; causing an air turnback.