My backup camera isn’t working. I have a black screen with a red X on it.
The worst 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Electrical14
- Transmission6
- Driver assistance4
- Engine3
- Brakes2
- Steering2
- Visibility2
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Lights1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Recalls 1
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- What is wrong
- General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
- Risk
- A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on August 20, 2026.
Recall number 26V539000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer 274
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 3‑cyl | FWD | 29 | 33 | 31 |
| 1.2L 3‑cyl | FWD | 30 | 31 | 30 |
| 1.3L 3‑cyl | AWD | 26 | 29 | 27 |
What 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Service Air Bag System light has come on. Yes, the dealership has confirmed there is a problem with the air bag system and part need to be replaced. Collision Sensor System consists of sensors that distinguish between a moderate or severe crash impact. In the event of a crash, these sensors send information to the computer that controls the deployment of the air bags.
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V539000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while in reverse, the back over prevention camera displayed a black screen. The failure was causing the screen to flash and failed to display pertinent information. The failure caused the battery to become drained. The dealer was contacted and confirmed parts were unavailable for the recall repair, and any repair would be at the owners expense. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,800.
Forward collision warning is intermittently effective.
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 engine bay I adjusted the bumpers but I'm still concerned about the safety of the hood the vehicle is a rental i do not own it
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
My vehicle antenna was broken off in an automatic carwash by the spinning wash system because of the length and design of the unit. This antenna becomes a projectile endangering the carwash employees as well as damaging my car or a following car.
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 computer function for 24 hours. The computer has since glitched and blacked out multiple times but have not lost steering or braking.
Component Affected: POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULEDescription of Safety Defect:The vehicle is experiencing a severe, intermittent, and violent mechanical "garage shift" engagement lurch. This occurs specifically when shifting the gear selector from Reverse to Drive during a cold-start cycle.When the gear is selected, there is a distinct hydraulic delay followed by a violent mechanical slam that causes the entire vehicle to violently lurch forward. This unintended vehicle movement occurs even though the engine has naturally idled down completely below 1,000 RPM, and while the brake pedal is fully and firmly depressed to the floor.Safety Hazard and Consequences:This defect poses an immediate and severe safety hazard. The mechanical force of the lurch is strong enough to potentially overcome the vehicle's braking system or cause a foot-slip off the pedal, resulting in sudden, unintended vehicle movement. This creates a high risk of a low-speed collision, vehicle damage, or striking a pedestrian or property during tight parking or garage maneuvers. General Motors' internal service bulletins (such as Bulletin 24-NA-009) indicate known issues with sticking clutch regulator valves or solenoid over-travel causing line pressure spikes in these modern transmissions, yet no safety recall has been issued to permanently address this dangerous powertrain defect.
Rear back up camera. One day it started to glitch when put in reverse. I placed the car in park, gave it a moment and put it in reverse again. This was repeated in the attempt to get the back up camera to work. Next- turned the vehicle off for a moment, restarted it, put in reverse and this did not help. Also, I attempted to check for update/update and reset the infotainment system. This did not help. The backup camera, after this incident has not worked since. I bought this car brand new. Also, just to note, the car shakes dramatically when increasing certain speed during winter, due to very little snow on the tires.
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Questions about the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?
Owners have filed 27 complaints about the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer, fewer than a typical Trailblazer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Electrical system, with 14 complaints. Next is transmission (6).
How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?
1 recall, covering back over prevention.
What year does the Chevrolet Trailblazer have the most electrical problems?
The Chevrolet Trailblazer model years with the most electrical complaints are 2004 (627 complaints), 2005 (617 complaints) and 2003 (285 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer get?
Official estimates for the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer range from 27 to 31 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.3L 3-cyl, FWD) gets 29 city and 33 highway.
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