2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer
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.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 20 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 1,149 |
| 2003 | 901 |
| 2004 | 1,081 |
| 2005 | 1,466 |
| 2006 | 1,107 |
| 2007 | 732 |
| 2008 | 193 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2021 | 198 |
| 2022 | 112 |
| 2023 | 73 |
| 2024 | 35 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 12 |
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.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-14
While driving vehicle will stall/ loses all power. Dealer contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-03-04
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, 2013-07-23
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, 2014-08-11
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.