Chevrolet Trailblazer Structure Problems
Owners have filed 196 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Chevrolet Trailblazer across 14 model years. The 2003 model year has the most (43). The words owners use most often: “side door” (8% of reports).
- 196structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 11mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 69%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.
- Side door: mentioned in 15 of 196 complaints (8%)
- Rear hatch: mentioned in 14 of 196 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 134 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 196 complaints, 11 mention a crash, 13 a fire, 8 an injury.
Chevrolet Trailblazer structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Trailblazer | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2024 Trailblazer | 1 | 3% | 3,000 |
| 2022 Trailblazer | 4 | 4% | — |
| 2021 Trailblazer | 8 | 4% | 150 |
| 2008 Trailblazer | 6 | 3% | 45,000 |
| 2007 Trailblazer | 11 | 2% | 68,500 |
| 2006 Trailblazer | 26 | 2% | 63,000 |
| 2005 Trailblazer | 27 | 2% | 100,000 |
| 2004 Trailblazer | 23 | 2% | 98,000 |
| 2003 Trailblazer | 43 | 5% | 61,000 |
| 2002 Trailblazer | 40 | 3% | 80,000 |
| 2001 Trailblazer | 3 | 15% | 50,000 |
| 2000 Trailblazer | 2 | 8% | 24,997 |
| 1999 Trailblazer | 1 | 25% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure:body
Model years: 2002
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles are missing welds on the rear floor plan.
Risk: In a crash, missing welds could degrade performance of the third row seat and safety belt anchorage and occupants could receive greater injuries.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds. If missing welds are found, gm will exchange the vehicle for an equivalent vehicle or provide a refund of the purchase price. Owner notification began october 4, 2002. 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 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on several occasions during inclement weather, water leaked into the vehicle from the bottom of each door and the rear hatch. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the drains…
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes failed to operate as needed and the vehicle nearly crashed. Additionally, the contact reported that the rear of the vehicle lifted significantly and made a popping sound while…
The exhaust system and muffler fell off the bottom of my vehicle. The bolts holding the exhaust together failed and broke which led to this. This is a common failure with the newer trailblazer that GM is failing to acknowledge. There have been multiple reports of this. I had my vehicle inspected by…
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while having a routine oil change by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the frame was rust on the vehicle was rusted. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Trailblazers have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 196 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The most frequent phrase is “side door”, in 15 of 196 complaints, followed by “rear hatch” (14).
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- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (1,401)
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- Fuel/propulsion System problems (383)
- Air Bags problems (382)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (354)
- Visibility problems (348)
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