Chevrolet Trailblazer Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the Chevrolet Trailblazer across 11 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (52). The words owners use most often: “windshield wipers” (24% of reports).
- 108visibility/wiper complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related 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.
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 26 of 108 complaints (24%)
- Visibility power window: mentioned in 15 of 108 complaints (14%)
- Devices controls: mentioned in 15 of 108 complaints (14%)
- Washer fluid: mentioned in 11 of 108 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
Based on 80 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 108 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 15 a fire.
Chevrolet Trailblazer visibility/wiper complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility/wiper complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Trailblazer | 2 | 8% | — |
| 2024 Trailblazer | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2023 Trailblazer | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Trailblazer | 4 | 2% | 50 |
| 2008 Trailblazer | 3 | 2% | 102,000 |
| 2007 Trailblazer | 19 | 3% | 82,000 |
| 2006 Trailblazer | 52 | 5% | 103,000 |
| 2005 Trailblazer | 10 | 1% | 85,000 |
| 2004 Trailblazer | 4 | 0% | 138,100 |
| 2003 Trailblazer | 6 | 1% | 129,000 |
| 2002 Trailblazer | 6 | 1% | 84,429 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility/wiper for the Chevrolet Trailblazer. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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
Rear camera stoped working. I read 2022 to 2024 had recalls on internet. Ours is 2025. Been to dealer they ordered new camera under warranty. But there on back order. They said they would call us when it came in. Thatâs the story.
On 5 separate occasions the windshield wipers have stopped working while in use. The wipers returned to the home position and would not turn back on. Each time I had to get safely to the side of the road and stop shut the car off while travelling at highway speeds. After 10-15 minutes the wipers…
blank instrument panel while [XXX] is driving. This is not safe for my son. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The sunroof shattered/exploded while driving. Sounded like an explosion. Nothing hit it. Shards of glass fell inside before I was able to close the material part.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Trailblazers have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 108 owner complaints about visibility/wiper 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 visibility/wiper?
No recall currently lists visibility/wiper for this vehicle.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The most frequent phrase is “windshield wipers”, in 26 of 108 complaints, followed by “visibility power window” (15).
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.