Chevrolet Trailblazer years to avoid
More than twice the Trailblazer's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Chevrolet Trailblazer years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Chevrolet Trailblazer complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Chevrolet Trailblazer problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical2,356
- Fuel system2,028
- Lights770
- Transmission717
- Engine612
- Visibility455
- Airbags383
- Brakes285
- Acceleration204
- Body196
- Steering182
- Driver assistance134
Most reported problems on the Chevrolet Trailblazer
Wipers 188Fuel smell 162Fuel pump 145Fuel leak 118Grinding brakes 85Airbag light 59Seat belt 53Engine failure 45Knocking 38Slipping 30Whining noise 26Harsh shifting 25
Chevrolet Trailblazer problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 12 | Engine | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2025 | - | 27 | Electrical | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2024 | - | 36 | Electrical | 10,000 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2023 | - | 75 | Engine | 44,962 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 85 | 113 | Transmission | 40,000 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2021 | 73 | 201 | Transmission | 20,000 | 4 | 7 | |
| 2014 | 95 | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | 91 | 27 | Lights | 83,000 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2008 | 76 | 193 | Electrical | 74,000 | 0 | 10 | |
| 2007 | 25 | 732 | Fuel system | 71,200 | 5 | 19 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 7 | 1,108 | Fuel system | 68,000 | 8 | 29 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 5 | 1,466 | Electrical | 70,000 | 2 | 59 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 14 | 1,081 | Electrical | 67,500 | 2 | 56 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 14 | 901 | Electrical | 75,000 | 8 | 68 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 5 | 1,149 | Transmission | 65,000 | 12 | 103 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 95 | 20 | Engine | 76,531 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2000 | - | 26 | Transmission | 71,000 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1999 | - | 4 | Transmission | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 29
Chevrolet Trailblazer warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Chevrolet Trailblazer
What years of the Chevrolet Trailblazer should you avoid?
2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. Each has more than twice the Chevrolet Trailblazer's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2005 alone has 1,466, mostly about electrical and fuel system.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Trailblazer?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Electrical, with 2,356 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (2,028) and lights (770).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Trailblazer have?
29 recalls between 1999 and 2026. The 2002 model year has the most, with 12.
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