Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT Problems by Year
NHTSA has 863 owner complaints and 9 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, across 4 model years (2002–2006). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (313). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Trailblazer EXT model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 Trailblazer EXT: 313 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2004 Trailblazer EXT: 261 complaints, 1 recall
- 2006 Trailblazer EXT: 189 complaints, 6 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 EXT problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 277 | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 234 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 92 | 4 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 41 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 34 | 3 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 24 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 4 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 17 | 4 | 10 |
| Steering | 17 | 4 | 1 |
| Equipment | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Tires | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2006: fuel system, gasoline (102)
- 2004: electrical system (145)
- 2003: fuel system, gasoline (80) · electrical system (77)
All Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Trailblazer EXT | 189 | 6 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2004 Trailblazer EXT | 261 | 1 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2003 Trailblazer EXT | 313 | 3 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | More complaints than other years |
| 2002 Trailblazer EXT | 100 | 3 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | Far fewer complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (313), 2004 (261), 2006 (189). 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 EXT?
Electrical System, with 277 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT have?
9 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.