Does the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, the most recent reported on June 10, 2021 (Equipment: mechanical, accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift, stand). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

Owners have filed 197 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (56 complaints), followed by electrical system (41).

How many 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer complaints mention a crash or fire?

7 of 197 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls and problems

4 recalls and 197 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer.

recalls

197

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls

Equipment: mechanical, accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift, stand

NHTSA campaign 21V440000 · reported June 10, 2021 · General Motors, LLC · 135,400 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.
The risk: A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A212335470.

Service brakes

NHTSA campaign 20V588000 · reported September 24, 2020 · General Motors LLC · 3,677 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.
The risk: If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.

Seats: critical fasteners · Seats

NHTSA campaign 20V537000 · reported September 3, 2020 · General Motors LLC · 105 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed.
The risk: If an occupied front seat is missing the rear attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing risk of injury to the occupant.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect seat attachments for both front seats and install attachment bolts as needed, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202304380.

Equipment: other, labels · Tires

NHTSA campaign 20V295000 · reported May 21, 2020 · General Motors LLC · 20 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles factory-equipped with optional 17-inch sport terrain tires. The certification label on these vehicles does not provide the tire size and cold tire pressure information for front and rear tires, as required. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The risk: If drivers are uninformed and overinflate or underinflate their tires, this may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and will mail corrected labels for customers to apply, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2020. Owners may call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A202304070.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Unknown or other56
Electrical system41
Power train41
Engine38
Service brakes30
Fuel/propulsion system17
Forward collision avoidance11
Structure8
Steering6
Vehicle speed control5

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 24, 2026 · Unknown or other
I have been having issues shifting into park. My Trailblazer will sit there and tell me to shift into park multiple times before it will recognize park. I’ve had to hit the gear shift a couple times before it will recognize park.

Oct 20, 2026 · Unknown or other
While driving on the interstate on October 17, 2026, my 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer (1.2L turbo) suddenly lost engine power and would not accelerate, with the check engine light on. I had to coast to the shoulder and have the vehicle towed. The dealer diagnosed a failed turbocharger and a failed timing belt at 110,904…

Oct 5, 2026 · Power train
My 2021 Trailblazer does not shift into drive properly from park or reverse. When shifting into drive, the engine revs but does not move forward. In some cases, the vehicle also shakes and jolts for several seconds. It is also slow to shift into higher gears at high speeds on the freeway. In cases of quick…

Oct 3, 2026 · Service brakes
ABS brake system failed causing breaking to surge and not work correctly and not stop like it should resulting in having to have the ABS module and pump replaced at an extreme cost. With no clear cause and using the same parts this is likely to happen again. Had to be taken to the dealer because it required special…

Sep 15, 2026 · Unknown or other
2021 Chevy Trailblazer has a shift to park sensor issue. Car is in park and the sensor does not recognize that it is in park and displays a safety message to place car in park and continues to beep. Takes numerous attempts of taking car out of park and back into park to get it to recognize that the shifter is now in…

Trailblazer model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2021	4	197	7	3
2022	1	112	3	0
2023	0	75	5	2
2024	1	36	3	1

Across all years, the 2005 Trailblazer has the most complaints (1,466). All Chevrolet Trailblazer years →

Questions

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, the most recent reported on June 10, 2021 (Equipment: mechanical, accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift, stand). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer?: Owners have filed 197 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (56 complaints), followed by electrical system (41).
How many 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer complaints mention a crash or fire?: 7 of 197 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 24, 2026.