Avoid: 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 (lowest Year Scores on complaints per year on the road, crash reports and recalls)
Best: 2001 · Best recent: 2023
12 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 15 model years, the Chevrolet Trailblazer has 15,377 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 48 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and fuel system. 2005 drew the most complaints (3,437), 2001 the fewest of the years on the road 3+ years (20).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $18,397–$21,784.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2023 | 68 |
| 2022 | 110 |
| 2021 | 193 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2008 | 195 |
| 2007 | 782 |
| 2006 | 2,660 |
| 2005 | 3,437 |
| 2004 | 2,725 |
| 2003 | 2,521 |
| 2002 | 2,575 |
| 2001 | 20 |
Highest: 2005 (3,437 complaints). Lowest: 2001 (20).
Sentiment is mixed and varies significantly by generation.
Door locks, windows, interior lights, and rear wiper/license plate light circuits failing due to faulty, dealer-only control modules that require programming.
Widely criticized as low-grade and prone to failure.
Various small parts "always be breaking here and there.".
Described as "a bit thirsty.".
Owner insights cover all generations of the Trailblazer. Individual model years are broken down above.
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