Chevrolet Trailblazer reliability and problems by year
Owners have filed 444 complaints about the Chevrolet Trailblazer with NHTSA since 2014, most often about other or unspecified and electrical system. Chevrolet has filed 8 warranty extensions and 22 service campaigns for it, and there are 5 safety recalls on file.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
How reliable is the Chevrolet Trailblazer? What NHTSA's records show
We don't give the Trailblazer a reliability score. NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. Here is what's on file for model years 2014 on.
- Owner complaints
- 444
- Filed with NHTSA, all model years
- Warranty extensions
- 8
- Filed by Chevrolet
- Service campaigns
- 22
- Filed by Chevrolet
- Safety recalls
- 5
- Each covers part of the model
Every model year compared
Complaints rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so a newer or rarer year will show fewer. Compare years of the Trailblazer with each other.
| Year | Complaints | Most named | Recalls | Warranty / campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | Engine (33%) | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 25 | Electrical system (56%) | 1 | 6 |
| 2024 | 33 | Electrical system (33%) | 1 | 13 |
| 2023 | 71 | Engine (24%) | 0 | 12 |
| 2022 | 110 | Other or unspecified (32%) | 1 | 17 |
| 2021 | 195 | Other or unspecified (28%) | 4 | 7 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 | Engine (100%) | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
Look up one model year, or a VIN
See the complaints, recalls and warranty extensions for a single Trailblazer model year, with the typical mileage when owners reported each problem.
Acknowledged by Chevrolet
Warranty extensions and service campaigns Chevrolet filed with NHTSA for the Trailblazer, in its own words. A warranty extension means Chevrolet pays for the repair beyond the normal warranty.
- Warranty extensionSep 2026· Engine· model years 2022
Special Coverage. Certain 2022 model year Buick Encore GX and Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles, equipped with a 1.2L engine, may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail.
- Warranty extensionOct 2025· Engine· model years 2021
Special Coverage. Certain 2021 model year Buick Encore GX and Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles, equipped with a 1.2L engine, may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail.
- Warranty extensionOct 2025· Engine· model years 2022
Special Coverage. Certain 2022 model year Buick Encore GX and Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles, equipped with a 1.2L engine, may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail.
- Warranty extensionJan 2025· Engine· model years 2022
Special Coverage. Certain vehicles, equipped with a 1.2L engine, may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail.
- Warranty extensionNov 2024· Engine· model years 2021
Special Coverage. Certain vehicles, equipped with a 1.2L engine, may have a condition that could cause the turbocharger to fail.
- Warranty extensionMay 2024· Body and structure· model years 2017–2025
This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- Warranty extensionJul 2023· Engine and cooling· model years 2021
Special Coverage - Certain vehicles may have a condition that could cause the evaporative emissions purge pump to fail.
- Warranty extensionJun 2014· Equipment and accessories· model years 2013–2014
Special Coverage Adjustment - Luggage Shade
- Service campaignJan 2026· Other or unspecified· model years 2024–2026
Certain vehicles listed above may be missing relevant information regarding the use of snow chains, snow socks, or other traction devices from the Owner’s Manual.
- Service campaignAug 2025· Other or unspecified· model years 2024–2025
Certain vehicles may be missing relevant information regarding the use of snow chains, snow socks, or other traction devices from the Owner’s Manual.
- Service campaignJun 2025· Other or unspecified· model years 2018–2025
Amendments to the Song-Beverly Act (SBA) California warranty law provides vehicle owners with an opportunity to submit a written notice to GM before filing a lawsuit seeking a vehicle repurchase.
- Service campaignJun 2025· Other or unspecified· model years 2018–2025
Amendments to the Song-Beverly Act (SBA) California warranty law provides vehicle owners with an opportunity to submit a written notice to GM before filing a lawsuit seeking a vehicle repurchase.
- Service campaignAug 2024· Electrical system· model years 2013–2014, 2017–2025
Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles.
- Service campaignAug 2024· Other or unspecified· model years 2024
Emission Recall - certain vehicles may have The engine control module may not properly control engine ignition timing following certain Auto Engine Stop/Start events.
- Service campaignJul 2024· Electrical system· model years 2024
Vehicles may have a condition in which the clutch backing plate retaining ring and/or the clutch piston retaining ring inside the transmission are out of specification. Dealers are to overhaul the clutch piston housing.
- Service campaignJun 2024· Other or unspecified· model years 2024
Service Update - certain vehicles may have a condition in which the clutch backing plate retaining ring and/or the clutch piston retaining ring inside the transmission are out of specification. Dealers are to replace the clutch piston housing.
- Service campaignJun 2024· Other or unspecified· model years 2024
Service Update - Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the clutch backing plate retaining ring and/or the clutch piston retaining ring inside the transmission are out of specification. Dealers are to replace the clutch piston housing.
- Service campaignMay 2024· Other or unspecified· model years 2024
Emission Recall - General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain vehicles with a 1.2L engine.
- Service campaignMay 2024· Fuel and propulsion· model years 2024
Customer Satisfaction Program - Various vehicle makes and models listed may have a condition in which the transmission case leaks fluid due to porosity around a mount bolt hole. Dealers will replace the transmission case.
- Service campaignJan 2024· Equipment and accessories· model years 2024
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain vehicles may have a condition in which customers were charged for a front fascia bowtie that did not fit the vehicle. Dealers will provide the customer with a reimbursement check in the amount of $225.00 USD.
- Service campaignSep 2023· Electrical system· model years 2022–2023
Customer Satisfaction Program - Due to the industry-wide semiconductor shortage, the park assist feature is not functional on certain 2022 and 2023 model year vehicles, built beginning December 2, 2021.
- Service campaignAug 2023· Electrical system· model years 2022–2023
Customer Satisfaction Program - Due to the industry-wide semiconductor shortage, the park assist feature is not functional on certain vehicles, built beginning December 2, 2021.
- Service campaignJun 2023· Steering· model years 2022–2023
Customer Satisfaction Program. Message sent to dealers to announce the final VINs were released.
- Service campaignMar 2023· Steering· model years 2022–2023
Customer Satisfaction Program. Due to the industry-wide semiconductor shortage, the heat feature on the steering wheel is not functional on certain 2022-2023 model year vehicles listed above, built beginning January 6, 2022.
- Service campaignJan 2023· Seats· model years 2022–2023
Customer Satisfaction Program. Due to the industry-wide semiconductor shortage, the front heated/ventilated seats, front heated seats, or rear heated seats are not functional on certain 2022-2023 model year vehicles listed above, built beginning November 15, 2021.
- Service campaignDec 2022· Seats· model years 2022–2023
Customer Satisfaction Program. Due to the industry-wide semiconductor shortage, the front heated/ventilated seats, front heated seats, or rear heated seats are not functional on certain 2022-2023 model year vehicles listed above, built beginning November 15, 2021.
- Service campaignDec 2022· Seats· model years 2022–2023
Customer Satisfaction Program. Due to the industry-wide semiconductor shortage, the front heated/ventilated seats, front heated seats, or rear heated seats are not functional on certain 2022-2023 model year vehicles listed above, built beginning November 15, 2021.
- Service campaignNov 2022· Seats· model years 2022–2023
Customer Satisfaction Program. Due to the industry-wide semiconductor shortage, the front heated/ventilated seats, front heated seats, or rear heated seats are not functional on certain 2022-2023 model year vehicles listed above, built beginning November 15, 2021.
- Service campaignSep 2022· Seats· model years 2022
Customer Satisfaction Program. Due to the industry-wide semiconductor shortage, the front heated/ventilated seats, front heated seats, or rear heated seats are not functional on certain 2022-2023 model year vehicles listed above, built beginning November 15, 2021.
- Service campaignSep 2022· Seats· model years 2022
Customer Satisfaction Program. Due to the industry-wide semiconductor shortage, the front heated/ventilated seats, front heated seats, or rear heated seats are not functional on certain 2022-2023 model year vehicles listed above, built beginning November 15, 2021.
What owners report most
The parts of the car owners named in their complaints, across every Trailblazer model year. Unverified, and not a failure rate.
- Other or unspecified117 (26%)
- Electrical system114 (26%)
- Transmission and drivetrain100 (23%)
- Engine88 (20%)
- Brakes67 (15%)
- Automatic emergency braking and collision warning30 (7%)
- Fuel and propulsion25 (6%)
- Body and structure8 (2%)
Safety recalls
5 recalls cover at least one Trailblazer model year. Each covers a range of VINs, not every car. Check one car at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.
Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.
The rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed.
The certification label on these vehicles does not provide the tire size and cold tire pressure information for front and rear tires, as required.
NHTSA's own page for the 2027 Chevrolet Trailblazer has the complaint text and every document.
Common questions
Is the Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?
We don't score reliability: NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. What's on file for model years 2014 on: 444 owner complaints, 8 warranty extensions and 22 service campaigns Chevrolet filed, and 5 safety recalls. The model years with the most complaints are 2021 (195), 2022 (110), 2023 (71). Whether a known problem was fixed on one car is what its service records show.
What are the most common problems with the Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Across every model year since 2014, owners' complaints to NHTSA most often name other or unspecified (26%), electrical system (26%), transmission and drivetrain (23%). Chevrolet has filed 8 warranty extensions covering the Trailblazer, listed on this page.
Which Trailblazer model years have the most complaints?
2021 (195), 2022 (110), 2023 (71). Complaint counts rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so compare years of the Trailblazer with each other rather than with other models.
Has Chevrolet extended the warranty on the Trailblazer?
Yes: engine (model years 2022); engine (model years 2021); engine (model years 2022), and 5 more. A dealer does a covered repair for free within the extended time or mileage.
How do I check recalls on a Trailblazer?
Enter the car's 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That answers for one vehicle; the 5 recalls listed here are for the model, and each covers only part of it.