2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trailblazer years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 15th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer. That ranks 15th out of 18 Trailblazer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 20owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 25% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 15% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 15% | 43,184 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 15% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 10% | 148,937 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 5% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Driver door does not close. We've had it in a few times for repair as the driver's door hinges were loose. I was told by my mechanic of 13 years that he will not be able to repair it again. The last repair did not hold long, just about a week. Then i brought it to our local chevy dealer for repair…
2001 transmission problems had to be fixed. In 2016 transmission started acting up again, reverse went out and wouldn't shift properly in 1st, 2nd gear. Had to be rebuilt again.
Tl* the contact owns 2001 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that the actuator for the tailgate malfunctioned, preventing the tailgate from opening properly. The contact mentioned that due to the failure, the blinker and brake light bulbs were unable to be replaced when faulty. The vehicle was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer stated that the brake light switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while parked, the parking brake would not engage. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a spring within the parking brake assembly had fractured, which required replacement. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Other Chevrolet Trailblazer years
← 2000 Trailblazer · 2002 Trailblazer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Trailblazer | 11 | 1 |
| 2025 Trailblazer | 25 | 1 |
| 2024 Trailblazer | 33 | 1 |
| 2023 Trailblazer | 71 | 0 |
| 2022 Trailblazer | 111 | 1 |
| 2021 Trailblazer | 195 | 4 |
| 2014 Trailblazer | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Trailblazer | 27 | 0 |
| 2008 Trailblazer | 193 | 0 |
| 2007 Trailblazer | 732 | 5 |
| 2006 Trailblazer | 1,108 | 8 |
| 2005 Trailblazer | 1,466 | 2 |
| 2004 Trailblazer | 1,081 | 2 |
| 2003 Trailblazer | 901 | 8 |
| 2002 Trailblazer | 1,149 | 12 |
| 2001 | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 Trailblazer | 26 | 0 |
| 1999 Trailblazer | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, exterior lighting problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trailblazer model years, the 2001 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.