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Chevrolet TrailBlazer: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 14 model years of the Chevrolet TrailBlazer on record, 2023 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (43, most often about engine). 2002 has the most recall campaigns (13). 2004 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (8).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2026 0 0 0 — 27 MPG
2025 1 25 1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27 MPG
2024 1 33 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27 MPG
2023 0 43 3 ENGINE 28 MPG
2022 1 40 1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 28 MPG
2021 4 40 0 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 28 MPG
2009 0 28 5 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 16 MPG
2008 0 40 5 AIR BAGS 16 MPG
2007 5 40 5 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 16 MPG
2006 8 40 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16 MPG
2005 2 40 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16 MPG
2004 2 40 8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16 MPG
2003 8 40 7 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15 MPG
2002 13 40 7 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 16 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Questions

Which Chevrolet TrailBlazer year has the most complaints?
Of 14 model years of the Chevrolet TrailBlazer on record, 2023 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (43, most often about engine).
Which Chevrolet TrailBlazer year has the most recalls?
2002 has the most recall campaigns (13).
Which Chevrolet TrailBlazer years have no complaints or recalls on record?
2026. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.