MYRModel Year Report

2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer

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2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:10:47.353Z

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.

How is this computed?

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: 1465 complaints 2005 2006: 1107 complaints 2007: 732 complaints 2008: 193 complaints 2008 2009: 27 complaints 2014: 1 complaints 2021: 179 complaints 2021 2022: 100 complaints 2023: 61 complaints 2024: 32 complaints 2024 2025: 19 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026
2001: 20 complaints
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YearComplaints
19994
200026
200120
20021149
2003901
20041081
20051465
20061107
2007732
2008193
200927
20141
2021179
2022100
202361
202432
202519
20263

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

POWER TRAIN

3 of 20 total reports mention: power train.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

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WHILE DRIVING ABS LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD GONE THROUGH FIVE RED LIGHTS, INTERSECTIONS, AND STOP SIGNS WITH NO BRAKES AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020304

POWER TRAIN

2 of 20 total reports mention: power train.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 20 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20020304

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 20 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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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

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 (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
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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:automatic transmission, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.