MYRModel Year Report

2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer

◆ Worse than typical
2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
732
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2001: 20 complaints 2002: 1,149 complaints 2002 2003: 901 complaints 2004: 1,081 complaints 2005: 1,466 complaints 2006: 1,107 complaints 2007: 732 complaints 2007 732 2008: 193 complaints 2009: 27 complaints 2014: 1 complaint 2021: 195 complaints 2021 2022: 110 complaints 2023: 71 complaints 2024: 32 complaints 2024 2025: 24 complaints 2026: 10 complaints
1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 1,149 complaints 2003: 901 complaints 2003 2004: 1,081 complaints 2005: 1,466 complaints 2005 2006: 1,107 complaints 2007: 732 complaints 2007 732 2008: 193 complaints 2009: 27 complaints 2009 2014: 1 complaint 2021: 195 complaints 2021 2022: 110 complaints 2023: 71 complaints 2023 2024: 32 complaints 2025: 24 complaints 2025 2026: 10 complaints
1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2000 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 1,149 complaints 2002 2003: 901 complaints 2003 2004: 1,081 complaints 2004 2005: 1,466 complaints 2005 2006: 1,107 complaints 2006 2007: 732 complaints 2007 732 2008: 193 complaints 2008 2009: 27 complaints 2009 2014: 1 complaint 2014 2021: 195 complaints 2021 2022: 110 complaints 2022 2023: 71 complaints 2023 2024: 32 complaints 2024 2025: 24 complaints 2025 2026: 10 complaints 2026

2007: 732 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19994
200026
200120
20021,149
2003901
20041,081
20051,466
20061,107
2007732
2008193
200927
20141
2021195
2022110
202371
202432
202524
202610

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel system, gasoline

29% · 215 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel pump.

FIRE
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My 2007 new Trailblazer started on fire while it was off and parked for over 12 hours in may of 2008. After 2 and 1/2 months of not having my truck it was determined to be an electrical short.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-03-03

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

27% · 201 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and switch.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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While driving my vehicle it started producing a light smoke through defrost vent on passenger side. I stopped and opened the hood to see if something was on fire in the engine area and there was not.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-08-28

Had recall repaired at dealer. Car caught fire door panel switches. Repair has now failed again 12/23/2019. The previous incident, wires were burning in the door panel. Door locks and light were operating erratically.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-23

Recalled, been trying to get GM dealers to repair recalled door system since purchase oct 2017. Went out to vehicle, opened door smoke had filled inside vehicle, door panel was warm. All kinds out dash lights blinking, power windows inop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-09

Exterior lighting

21% · 153 reports

Most commonly citing headlights and switch.

FIRE
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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH at nighttime, the low-beam headlights started flickering, and then became inoperable. The vehicle decelerated and veered to the side of the road.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-13

Visibility

9% · 65 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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2007 Trailblazer ss drivers door module/window switch on my normal commute to work, I had noticed a faint burning smell of plastic that would only linger in the cabin for a few seconds.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-02

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact smelled a burning odor.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-16

Fuel/propulsion system

8% · 58 reports
FIRE

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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    2007Complaint volume 732 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2010-01-07Defect petitionClosed 2011-05-23 Fuel Level Gauge System Failure
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    2012-02-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2012-06-11 Driver's Master Power Window Switch
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    2012-06-11Engineering analysisClosed 2013-06-21 Driver's Master Power Window Switch
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    2013-02-26Electrical system, visibility12V406000 General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, SAAB 9-7x, and Isuzu Ascender…

    Remedy: Parts for this recall are expected to available in March 2013. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners when parts are available. Buick owners may contact the owner center at…

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    2013-08-02Electrical system, visibility13V248000 General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu…

    Remedy: Owners will be contacted and dealers will test the driver's door module. If the module is functioning properly, a protective coating will be applied. If the module is not functioning properly, it…

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    2014-10-03Visibility14V404000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the part number on the door module, and install a new door module if necessary, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available.

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    2015-11-02Visibility15V599000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy vehicles, and 2006 GMC Envoy XL and Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT vehicles.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new driver's door switch module, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015.

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    2016-05-17Exterior lighting15V519000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737.

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    2017-04-24Recall queryClosed 2021-03-29 Loss of Headlights

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 215 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 201 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 153 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 12V406000 · Electrical system, visibility
  • Recall 13V248000 · Electrical system, visibility
  • Recall 14V404000 · Visibility
  • Recall 15V599000 · Visibility
  • Recall 15V519000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.