2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 197 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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High Reported Activity — 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer

The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

4 recalls on record

197

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Seats: Critical Fasteners

If an occupied front seat is missing the rear attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing risk of injury to the occupant.

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. Owners…

NHTSA #20V537000

🔧 Tires

If drivers are uninformed and overinflate or underinflate their tires, this may increase the risk of a crash.

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….

NHTSA #20V295000

🔧 Service Brakes

If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438,…

NHTSA #20V588000

🔧 Equipment: Mechanical: Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift: Stand

A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.

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…

NHTSA #21V440000

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Most Common Problems — 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Based on 197 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train

Unknown Or Other

Electrical System

Engine

Service Brakes

Structure

Steering

Fuel/propulsion System

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Chevrolet Trailblazer — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2021 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2024, 2025 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 4 recall campaigns and 197 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?

The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer are: Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer safe to buy?

The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Chevrolet Trailblazer should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chevrolet Trailblazer are: 2024, 2025. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2021.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.