Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 4 recalls, 177 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
177
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 7, 2026
20V537000
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The rear attachment bolts of one or both f...
20V295000
TIRES
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles factory-equipped with optional 17-inch sport terrain tires. The cert...
20V588000
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 En...
21V440000
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 pos...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD Later Release
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2021 chevy trailblazer rs is experiencing issues with the infotainment system and the onstar modu... |
| Jun 8, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Shift assembly kit, it is available. Dealership has to order part for inspection. Still passed inspe... |
| Jun 4, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | While driving on Thursday, June 4, 2026, the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete failure of th... |
| May 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Amplifier lost connection, so speakers won’t work, collision warning won’t sound, and turn signal wo... |
| May 15, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I needed to have my muffler welded in November to pass inspection. I was told I would likely need th... |
| May 12, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Dealership Linwood inspected vehicle and certified power and ground module has internal fault-faulty... |
| Apr 14, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When you put the vehicle in park, it does not register on the dash that the vehicle is in park so th... |
| Apr 5, 2026 | ENGINE | While driving down the interstate my 2021 Chevy Trailblazer suddenly flashed "Battery Saver Mode" on... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | ENGINE | 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer RS (123,000) - Coolant control Valve failure Cooling issues after 20-25... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving on the highway, I heard a loud pop that made me flinch and swerve. After parking I no... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My transmission is defective and past 60,000 miles but only a little. I had a diagnosis and it needs... |
| Mar 7, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 7... |
| Mar 7, 2026 | ENGINE | I was driving an hour away from home and suddenly my muffler and exhaust started dragging— 49,000 mi... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | ENGINE | VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FEB 2026 FOR TURBO/WASTEGATE REPAIR (P0299). MARCH 22, 2026, VEHICL... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | When stopped at a red light & the light turns green & I accelerate, the vehicle does not move. It ma... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Shift to park message coming on, not allowing vehicle shutoff. No inspection yet, in looking up iss... |
| Jan 13, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I am reporting a serious safety issue with my 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer related to transmission fai... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | ENGINE | Coolant control valve replacement after 5 years of purchasing the vehicle. Put at risk of over heati... |
| Dec 3, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving at highway speeds, my vehicle suddenly enters low power/limp mode, severely reducing a... |
| Nov 6, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer check engine code P1467 |