2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2026: 12 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 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
5 of 12 total reports mention: engine.
Electrical system
4 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system.
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I experienced a Hard Stall at a Red Light. The Auto Start/Stop Feature was engaged. The Console displayed "Press Brake Pedal to Start". I had to shift into Neutral and manually restart the Vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-14
My new vehicle was stuck in park the dealership replaced a control module then a gear shift assembly and now some kind of brake switch and im nervous that the vehicles is unsafe.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-12
Also filed under Service brakes
My brand new two week old 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS Issue: Auto Start/Stop system failure, the engine shuts off and does not restart Description:⨠While stopped at traffic lights with the auto start/stop feature engaged, the engine shuts off...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-04-10
Also filed under Service brakes
Service brakes
3 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes.
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Event happened on January 19th 2026. Iâve had my brand new car for 10 days and on the morning of the 10th day I started it to see multiple warnings. The car was in park and had not yet moved that day and a âService Stabilitrakâ came up.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-02-11
Air bags
2 of 12 total reports mention: air bags.
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The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while attempting to decelerate due to daily traffic and driving approximately 10 MPH, a nearby vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle while driving approximately 50 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-29
Also filed under Seat belts
Tires
1 of 12 total reports mentions: tires.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer — pre-purchase inspection
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- Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2026 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 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 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.