2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Only 27 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 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 27 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 27 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Exterior lighting
13 of 27 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.
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My first complaint is that headlights, low beam, would not work. Only high beams worked. The issue stopped, unexplainable, on its own, has not occurred again.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-28
Also filed under Electrical system
While driving the low beam headlights will go out. And not come back on you have to turn on high beams to have headlights stopped and pulled over turned off the vehicle turned it back on and low beams still did not come back…
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-03
Electrical system
9 of 27 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch.
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As I was driving in my yard I happened to bump the ignition key and the motor cut out and died.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-02
Also filed under Engine
My blower in my 2005 chevy Trailblazer stopped working. The wires melted together on the resister, melting the entire plug. I have seen where this is a common problem chevy and gmcs have.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-08-24
Air bags
4 of 27 total reports mention: air bags.
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Traveling on highway applied brakes and hit car in rear. Air bags not deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-06
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle gently crashed into a curb. The air bags on the passenger side deployed shortly after the minor collision. The vehicle was destroyed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-06
I was driving 2009 chevy trail blazer and was t-boned by a speeding bus on my side, I had my wife and 2 girls with me, all were wearing seat belt and one of my girls was in her car seat also.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-05-26
Electronic stability control (esc)
3 of 27 total reports mention: electronic stability control (esc).
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The engine lights come on, then the car starts chugging and shuddering and sounds and feels as if it will shut down. I am not able to accelerate. This is a serious safety risk in traffic, especially if driving on the interstate.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-05
Engine
2 of 27 total reports mention: engine.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2017-04-24Recall queryClosed 2021-03-29 Loss of Headlights
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer — pre-purchase inspection
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- Exterior lighting: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2009 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 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 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.