Chevrolet Trailblazer Equipment Problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about equipment problems on the Chevrolet Trailblazer across 10 model years. The 2002 model year has the most (34). The words owners use most often: “air conditioner” (14% of reports).
- 102equipment complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- 41%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air conditioner: mentioned in 14 of 102 complaints (14%)
- Gas gauge: mentioned in 10 of 102 complaints (10%)
- Trail blazer: mentioned in 6 of 102 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do equipment problems happen?
Based on 57 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 102 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
Chevrolet Trailblazer equipment complaints by model year
| Model year | Equipment complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Trailblazer | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2008 Trailblazer | 1 | 1% | 62,000 |
| 2007 Trailblazer | 1 | 0% | 125,000 |
| 2006 Trailblazer | 7 | 1% | 52,000 |
| 2005 Trailblazer | 20 | 1% | 60,173 |
| 2004 Trailblazer | 11 | 1% | 45,000 |
| 2003 Trailblazer | 24 | 3% | 19,500 |
| 2002 Trailblazer | 34 | 3% | 41,700 |
| 2001 Trailblazer | 1 | 5% | — |
| 1999 Trailblazer | 1 | 25% | 10 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Equipment:mechanical:accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift:stand
Model years: 2021, 2022
Problem: General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.
Risk: A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A212335470.
Equipment:other:labels; tires
Model years: 2021
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles factory-equipped with optional 17-inch sport terrain tires. The certification label on these vehicles does not provide the tire size and cold tire pressure information for front and rear tires, as required. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: If drivers are uninformed and overinflate or underinflate their tires, this may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and will mail corrected labels for customers to apply, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2020. Owners may call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A202304070.
Equipment:other:labels
Model years: 2006
Problem: Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.
Risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on march 31, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Model years: 2002, 2003
Problem: Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage system." the owner's manual does not explain the meaning of the location symbols for the child restraint lower universal anchorage system.
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: Owners will be provided with a supplement for their owner's manual. This supplement describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle and on the child restraint or booster cushion. Owner notification began august 18, 2003. Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V440000 (Equipment). The contact called a local dealer and was informed that the only resolution for the recall would be to remove the jack stand inside the vehicle. The contact was informed…
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V440000 (Equipment) however, the part to the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the air conditioner light, rear brake light, and rear driver side tail light malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the technician diagnosed that the lights malfunctioned due to electrical issues…
The heater levels started to go out. First 5, then 1 until it no longer worked at all. I got it repaired but the 5th level does not work any more. The left half of the radio/cd player no longer lights up. My gas gauge would only register a quarter tank and then would eventually dropped to empty. It…
I have a 2005 chevy trailblazer ext that has a faulty gas gauge i cannot tell how much gas i have its extremely dangerous when you have children you need to pick up daily and drive to practives not knowing how much gas you have so your always in a panic to put more. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Trailblazers have equipment problems?
No. NHTSA has 102 owner complaints about equipment for the Chevrolet Trailblazer. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Trailblazer equipment?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list equipment. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about equipment problems on the Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The most frequent phrase is “air conditioner”, in 14 of 102 complaints, followed by “gas gauge” (10).
Other Chevrolet Trailblazer problems
- Electrical System problems (2,355)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (1,401)
- Exterior Lighting problems (761)
- Power Train problems (714)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (383)
- Air Bags problems (382)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (354)
- Visibility problems (348)
See all Chevrolet Trailblazer problems.