2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 6, 2026 · 25 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Trailblazer years
Far fewer complaints than other years 14th of 18 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer. That ranks 14th out of 18 Trailblazer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (14 complaints, 56%), typically at around 36,800 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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2002-2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer photographed in Marshall Hall, Maryland , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System14 · ~36,800 mi
Unknown or Other7
Power Train6 · ~700 mi
Engine3
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Lane Departure2
Service Brakes2
Steering2
Visibility/wiper2
Back Over Prevention1 · ~36,800 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1456%36,800——
Unknown or Other728%———
Power Train624%700——
Engine312%———
Forward Collision Avoidance28%———
Lane Departure28%———
Service Brakes28%———
Steering28%———
Visibility/wiper28%———
Back Over Prevention14%36,800——
Exterior Lighting14%———
Structure14%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 17 complaints
2024: 3202432025: 5202552026: 17202617

n = 25 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls (1)

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Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraAug 20, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V539000 · 306,511 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 17, 2026. Another letter will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

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.

The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V539000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair…

Back Over Prevention · received Oct 6, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769264

I was traveling at high speeds on the freeway amid a strong head wind and noticed that the hood was fluttering and had to pull over concerned about the hood was going to detach and flip up into the windshield upon inspection and research I found that there are Hood bumper adjustments at the forward…

Structure · received Sep 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11768041

Forward collision warning is intermittently effective.

Lane Departure · received Sep 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11768045

Monic was backing out of driveway and indicates her backup camera and sensors were not functioning, she looked in her mirrors and did not see the vehicle so continued and collided with a parked/unoccupied vehicle. Liberty Mutual claim 062101908

Visibility/wiper · received Sep 23, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766308

My vehicle antenna was broken off in an automatic carwash by the spinning wash system because of the length and design of the unit. This antenna becomes a projectile endangering the carwash employees as well as damaging my car or a following car.

Electrical System · received Sep 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11764184

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 14 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2025 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 2025 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.