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Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 863 complaints about the Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT since 2002, and 9 recalls have been issued. The 2003 model year has 313 complaints, more than any other year, led by fuel system and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
863
Recalls
9
Worst year
2003
Model years
2002-2006

Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT years to avoid

No model year of the Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT years

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Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2002200320042006

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Most common Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT problems

All model years combined.

  • Fuel system
    287
  • Electrical
    277
  • Transmission
    92
  • Engine
    59
  • Lights
    57
  • Visibility
    52
  • Body
    41
  • Locks
    24
  • Acceleration
    18
  • Steering
    17
  • Brakes
    17
  • Airbags
    17

Most reported problems on the Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT

Fuel pump 31

Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
200677189Fuel system57,00062
200474261Electrical64,00016
200367313Fuel system69,00037
200288100Fuel system64,00033

Recalls 9

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Questions about the Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT

What years of the Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT should you avoid?

No single model year of the Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT?

Fuel system, with 287 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (277) and transmission (92).

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT have?

9 recalls between 2002 and 2006. The 2006 model year has the most, with 6.

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