Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 3, 2019 · 149 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 149 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet Trailblazer 360, across 8 model years (2002–2009). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (50). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Peak: 2007, with 50 complaints
2002: 9200292003: 112003112004: 112004112005: 312005312006: 342006342007: 502007502008: 2200822009: 120091

n = 149 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Trailblazer 360 year: 2005, 2006, 2007. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2007 Trailblazer 360: 50 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2006 Trailblazer 360: 34 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2005 Trailblazer 360: 31 complaints, 0 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2009 Trailblazer 360: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  2. 2008 Trailblazer 360: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2002 Trailblazer 360: 9 complaints, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System4563
Exterior Lighting3160
Fuel System, Gasoline2240
Air Bags1467
Fuel/propulsion System1460
Power Train1150
Visibility940
Visibility/wiper830
Steering731
Engine and Engine Cooling631
Service Brakes, Hydraulic621
Structure630
Service Brakes431
Engine330
Equipment320
Fuel System, Other330
Suspension320
Tires320
Vehicle Speed Control310
Latches/locks/linkages220
Seat Belts110
Seats110

All Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2009 Trailblazer 36010—Engine and Engine Cooling
2008 Trailblazer 36020—Air Bags
2007 Trailblazer 360500—Electrical SystemFar more complaints than other years
2006 Trailblazer 360340—Exterior LightingFar more complaints than other years
2005 Trailblazer 360310—Electrical SystemFar more complaints than other years
2004 Trailblazer 360110—Fuel/propulsion SystemAbout as many complaints as other years
2003 Trailblazer 360110—Electrical SystemAbout as many complaints as other years
2002 Trailblazer 36090—Power Train

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Frequently asked questions

Which Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2005 (31), 2006 (34), 2007 (50) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Trailblazer 360 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet Trailblazer 360?

Electrical System, with 45 complaints across 6 model years.

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.