Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 29 recalls and 7,141 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Trailblazer (model years 2000–2009, 2014, 2021–2026). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2,354 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (1,395 complaints). The 2002 model year has the most recalls (12).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 26 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 36 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 75 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 112 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 4 | 197 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 27 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 193 | 10 | 11 | |
| 2007 | 5 | 732 | 19 | 56 | |
| 2006 | 8 | 1,108 | 29 | 59 | |
| 2005 | 2 | 1,466 | 59 | 25 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 1,081 | 56 | 31 | |
| 2003 | 8 | 901 | 68 | 14 | |
| 2002 | 12 | 1,149 | 103 | 35 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2005 (1,466), 2002 (1,149) and 2006 (1,108). Among model years at least two years old, the 2014 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Trailblazer model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2,354 | 15 of 17 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1,395 | 6 of 17 | |
| Exterior lighting | 757 | 11 of 17 | |
| Power train | 708 | 15 of 17 | |
| Air bags | 380 | 13 of 17 |
Latest 8 of 29 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V539000 | Aug 20, 2026 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2024–2026 | 306,511 |
| 21V440000 | Jun 10, 2021 | Equipment: mechanical, accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift, stand | 2021–2022 | 135,400 |
| 20V588000 | Sep 24, 2020 | Service brakes | 2021 | 3,677 |
| 20V537000 | Sep 3, 2020 | Seats: critical fasteners | 2021 | 105 |
| 20V295000 | May 21, 2020 | Equipment: other, labels | 2021 | 20 |
| 15V599000 | Sep 24, 2015 | Visibility: power window devices and controls | 2006–2007 | 9,932 |
| 15V519000 | Aug 14, 2015 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2006–2007 | 429,170 |
| 14V404000 | Jul 2, 2014 | Visibility: power window devices and controls | 2006–2007 | 184,611 |
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 373 complaints and a fire in 238 complaints; 389 people injured and 29 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.