MYRModel Year Report

2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer

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2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:33:50.745Z

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Trailblazer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 1149 complaints 2002 2003: 901 complaints 2004: 1081 complaints 2005: 1466 complaints 2005 2006: 1107 complaints 2007: 732 complaints 2008: 193 complaints 2008 2009: 27 complaints 2014: 1 complaints 2021: 192 complaints 2021 2022: 108 complaints 2023: 66 complaints 2024: 32 complaints 2024 2025: 21 complaints 2026: 7 complaints 2026
2001: 20 complaints
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YearComplaints
19994
200026
200120
20021149
2003901
20041081
20051466
20061107
2007732
2008193
200927
20141
2021192
2022108
202366
202432
202521
20267

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 20 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

5 of 20 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

5 of 20 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and emission control.

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CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING OIL IS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE AND CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO REFILL MORE THEN OFTEN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20030114

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL/ LOSES ALL POWER. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020304

SERVICE BRAKES

4 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT ENGAGE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130723

Also filed under PARKING BRAKE

STRUCTURE

3 of 20 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing tailgate and body.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

3 of 20 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing switch and brake lights.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140811

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.