Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 863 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT (model years 2002–2004, 2006). The most reported problem area is electrical system (277 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (234 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (6).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2003 (313), 2004 (261) and 2006 (189). Among model years at least two years old, the 2002 has the fewest complaints on file (100).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 277 | 4 of 4 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 234 | 4 of 4 | |
| Power train | 92 | 4 of 4 | |
| Exterior lighting | 57 | 4 of 4 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 50 | 4 of 4 |
Latest 8 of 9 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V599000 | Sep 24, 2015 | Visibility: power window devices and controls | 2006 | 9,932 |
| 15V519000 | Aug 14, 2015 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2006 | 429,170 |
| 14V404000 | Jul 2, 2014 | Visibility: power window devices and controls | 2006 | 184,611 |
| 13V248000 | Jun 13, 2013 | Visibility: power window devices and controls | 2006 | 193,652 |
| 05V552000 | Dec 7, 2005 | Equipment: other, labels | 2006 | 32,068 |
| 05V494000 | Oct 27, 2005 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2002–2003 | 98,007 |
| 05V455000 | Oct 5, 2005 | Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections | 2006 | 123,592 |
| 04V527000 | Nov 1, 2004 | Exterior lighting: brake lights | 2002–2004 | 871,473 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 18 complaints and a fire in 13 complaints; 29 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.