Chevrolet TrailBlazer
EPA MPG:
28 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
28 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 TrailBlazer will be more reliable than the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2023 model and the Chevrolet brand score.
The 2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has been recalled 4 times by NHTSA.
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The 2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has been recalled 4 times by NHTSA.
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2021 SUVs Reliability
This Car
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Chevrolet vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
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Engine Minor
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Engine Cooling
NA
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Engine Electrical
NA
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Transmission Major
NA
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Transmission Minor
NA
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NA
NA
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Drive System
NA
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NA
NA
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Fuel System/Emissions
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Exhaust
NA
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Suspension/Steering
NA
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Brakes
NA
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Climate System
NA
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Electrical Accessories
NA
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Body Hardware
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Paint/Trim
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Noises/Leaks
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In-car Electronics
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Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
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2001
2002*
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2007
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2010
2011
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2015
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2020
2021*
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Powertrain
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2001
2002*
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2005
NA
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2007
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NA
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2013
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2015
2016
2017
2018
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2020
2021*
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Engine Major
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2001
2002*
NA
2003
NA
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2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
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2020
2021*
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Engine Minor
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2001
2002*
NA
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NA
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2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Engine Cooling
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2001
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Engine Electrical
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2001
2002*
NA
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NA
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2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
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2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Transmission Major
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2001
2002*
NA
2003
NA
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2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Transmission Minor
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2001
2002*
NA
2003
NA
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2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Drive System
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NA
2003
NA
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
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2001
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NA
2003
NA
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Exhaust
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2001
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NA
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NA
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2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
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2001
2002*
NA
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NA
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2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Brakes
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NA
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NA
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2005
NA
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2007
NA
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2009
NA
2010
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2012
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2014
2015
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2020
2021*
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Climate System
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NA
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NA
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2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
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2021*
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Build Quality
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NA
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NA
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NA
2006
2007
NA
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NA
2009
NA
2010
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2012
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2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Electrical Accessories
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2001
2002*
NA
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NA
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2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Body Hardware
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2001
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Paint/Trim
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2001
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Noises/Leaks
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2001
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
NA
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
2001
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
2005
NA
2006
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
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2020
2021*
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2022
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2023
2024
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Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
EQUIPMENT
Jun 10, 2021
A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
Summary:
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.
What should you do:
Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A212335470.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
21V440000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
135400
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 24, 2020
If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.
What should you do:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
20V588000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
3677
SEATS
Sep 03, 2020
If an occupied front seat is missing the rear attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing risk of injury to the occupant.
Summary:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed.
What should you do:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect seat attachments for both front seats and install attachment bolts as needed, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202304380.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
20V537000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
105
EQUIPMENT, TIRES
May 21, 2020
If drivers are uninformed and overinflate or underinflate their tires, this may increase the risk of a crash.
Summary:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles factory-equipped with optional 17-inch sport terrain tires. The certification label on these vehicles does not provide the tire size and cold tire pressure information for front and rear tires, as required. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
What should you do:
GM will notify owners, and will mail corrected labels for customers to apply, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2020. Owners may call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A202304070.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
20V295000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
20
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