Model year
2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 12 complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (5), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 27–31 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,150–$2,500, 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
26V539000 · Aug 20, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Complaints
12 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, 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 N/A AWD | Not rated | 5 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.179 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV N/A AWD EARLY RELEASE | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV N/A FWD | Not rated | 5 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.185 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV N/A FWD EARLY 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 FWD FFV · 1.2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 30 | 31 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Trailblazer FWD · 1.3L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 33 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Trailblazer AWD · 1.3L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 29 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
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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 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.