Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 29, 2019 · 288 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 288 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370, across 5 model years (2002–2006). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (237). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Peak: 2005, with 237 complaints
2002: 6200262003: 142003142004: 152004152005: 23720052372006: 16200616

n = 288 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Trailblazer EXT 370 year: 2005. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2005 Trailblazer EXT 370: 237 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2006 Trailblazer EXT 370: 16 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2004 Trailblazer EXT 370: 15 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 EXT 370 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System problems12052
Fuel System, Gasoline7231
Exterior Lighting2450
Fuel/propulsion System1950
Fuel System, Other1610
Engine and Engine Cooling1340
Visibility1240
Air Bags825
Engine840
Structure831
Vehicle Speed Control810
Power Train620
Tires621
Visibility/wiper530
Electronic Stability Control (esc)431
Equipment411
Latches/locks/linkages410
Seats420
Steering423
Service Brakes332
Suspension320
Interior Lighting210
Fuel System, Diesel110
Seat Belts110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic111
Wheels110

Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 problems by model year

Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.

All Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2006 Trailblazer EXT 370160—Electrical SystemAbout as many complaints as other years
2005 Trailblazer EXT 3702370—Electrical SystemFar more complaints than other years
2004 Trailblazer EXT 370150—Electrical SystemAbout as many complaints as other years
2003 Trailblazer EXT 370140—Electrical SystemAbout as many complaints as other years
2002 Trailblazer EXT 37060—Electrical System

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Frequently asked questions

Which Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2005 (237) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Trailblazer EXT 370 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 EXT 370?

Electrical System, with 120 complaints across 5 model years.

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 370 have?

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