Model year
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 196 complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (55), POWER TRAIN (41), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (40). NHTSA overall stars for rated variants run from 4 to 5. EPA rates it 28–31 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,150–$2,400, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2002 1,149 complaints
- 2003 901 complaints
- 2004 1,081 complaints
- 2005 1,466 complaints
- 2006 1,108 complaints
- 2007 732 complaints
- 2008 193 complaints
- 2009 27 complaints
- 2021 196 complaints
- 2022 112 complaints
- 2023 73 complaints
- 2024 35 complaints
- 2025 25 complaints
- 2026 12 complaints
Recalls
21V440000 · Jun 10, 2021
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT:STAND
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.
20V588000 · Sep 24, 2020
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. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of…
20V537000 · Sep 3, 2020
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS; 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.
20V295000 · May 21, 2020
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles factory-equipped with optional 17-inch sport terrain tires. The certification label on these vehicles does not provide the tire size and cold tire pressure information for front and rear tires, as…
Complaints
196 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 7, fire flag on 3, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD Early Release | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | — |
| SUV AWD Later Release | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD Early Release | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.185 | — |
| SUV FWD Later Release | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.185 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailblazer AWD · 1.3L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 30 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Trailblazer FWD · 1.3L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 33 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Trailblazer FWD · 1.2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 31 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.