Chevrolet Trailblazer Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 133 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Chevrolet Trailblazer across 17 model years. The 2021 model year has the most (30). The words owners use most often: “shift park” (8% of reports).
- 133service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 17mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 23%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.
- Shift park: mentioned in 10 of 133 complaints (8%)
- Brakes squeal: mentioned in 7 of 133 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 63 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 133 complaints, 17 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 9 an injury.
Chevrolet Trailblazer service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Trailblazer | 3 | 27% | — |
| 2025 Trailblazer | 2 | 8% | — |
| 2024 Trailblazer | 4 | 12% | 10,000 |
| 2023 Trailblazer | 15 | 21% | — |
| 2022 Trailblazer | 14 | 13% | 3,051 |
| 2021 Trailblazer | 30 | 15% | 3,746 |
| 2009 Trailblazer | 1 | 4% | 112,568 |
| 2008 Trailblazer | 6 | 3% | 85,784 |
| 2007 Trailblazer | 9 | 1% | 148,000 |
| 2006 Trailblazer | 12 | 1% | 101,500 |
| 2005 Trailblazer | 14 | 1% | 105,000 |
| 2004 Trailblazer | 2 | 0% | 120,500 |
| 2003 Trailblazer | 9 | 1% | 149,000 |
| 2002 Trailblazer | 9 | 1% | 155,000 |
| 2001 Trailblazer | 1 | 5% | 110,000 |
| 2000 Trailblazer | 1 | 4% | 2 |
| 1999 Trailblazer | 1 | 25% | 111,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Service brakes
Model years: 2021
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.
Risk: If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Model years: 2003
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles were built with a left-front brake pipe with a circumferential score at a random location along the length of the pipe as the result of the manufacturing process. If the brake pipe partially or fully fractured, brake pedal travel would immediately increase and front brake performance would be reduced.
Risk: If braking performance is reduced, a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left-front brake pipe. Owner notification began on may 29, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-8006.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
purchased brand new December 2022. 7000 miles had issues with brake noise. dealership resurfaced rotors. 28000 miles turbo had to be replaced due to "reduced engine power". Was told a seal was the problem in the original design. 45000 miles a/c would stop blowing and produce extensive condensation…
ABS brake system failed causing breaking to surge and not work correctly and not stop like it should resulting in having to have the ABS module and pump replaced at an extreme cost. With no clear cause and using the same parts this is likely to happen again. Had to be taken to the dealer because it…
About a year ago I brought my car to the dealership because my computer blacked out which resulted in losing power steering and braking ability. I was told they hooked it up to the computer and found nothing and sent me on my way. Last week this same thing happened 5x in one day and I lost all…
My new vehicle was stuck in park the dealership replaced a control module then a gear shift assembly and now some kind of brake switch and im nervous that the vehicles is unsafe. The dealership has not been letting me know much I've had to call and they won't give me any paperwork.
When shifting to park, car alerts to âshift to parkâ
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Trailblazers have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 133 owner complaints about service brakes 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 service brakes?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The most frequent phrase is “shift park”, in 10 of 133 complaints, followed by “brakes squeal” (7).
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