2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer

▲ Better than typical

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:09:54.730Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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 PER YEAR

2021: 179 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1999	4
2000	26
2001	20
2002	1149
2003	901
2004	1081
2005	1465
2006	1107
2007	732
2008	193
2009	27
2014	1
2021	179
2022	100
2023	61
2024	32
2025	19
2026	3

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%

20% of complaints: electrical system — 36 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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Was in the middle of a 3 car collision. After about 5 min engine started smoking and a fire started. Fire slowly escalated and fully engulfed the entire car.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210906

POWER TRAIN 20%

20% of complaints: power train — 35 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

ENGINE 18%

18% of complaints: engine — 32 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SERVICE BRAKES 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes — 29 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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A loud popping noise heard through the radio when light pressure applied to brakes. Noise loud enough to scare the hell out of all the occupants in the car. Brakes squeaked when car was in reverse. Tried to slow down on wet pavement.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250219

Was in the middle of a 3 car collision. After about 5 min engine started smoking and a fire started. Fire slowly escalated and fully engulfed the entire car.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210906

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 16 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20200701 — equipment, tires

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles factory-equipped with optional 17-inch sport terrain tires.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and will mail corrected labels for customers to apply, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2020. Owners may call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A202304070.

Campaign 20V295000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201001 — seats

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect seat attachments for both front seats and install attachment bolts as needed, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020.

Campaign 20V537000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201209 — service brakes

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020.

Campaign 20V588000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210729 — equipment

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available.

Campaign 21V440000 — check if this car was fixed