repaired · 2017 Q1
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Risk. The protective coating may not eliminate the risk that the circuit board could short and result in a fire, even while the vehicle is unattended.
2007 Chevrolet TrailblazerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 732 owner complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-519 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 5, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer has problems
732 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
215Fuel system, gasoline2 crash/fire/injury
200Electrical system43 crash/fire/injury
151Exterior lighting2 crash/fire/injury
64Visibility17 crash/fire/injury
58Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
43Fuel system, other
27Air bags
23Steering
22Engine
13918 other systems27 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 215 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 200 | 43 |
| Exterior lighting | 151 | 2 |
| Visibility | 64 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 58 | 1 |
| Fuel system, other | 43 | 0 |
| Air bags | 27 | 14 |
| Steering | 23 | 4 |
| Engine | 22 | 2 |
| 18 other systems | 139 | 27 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which…
repaired · 2016 Q1
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Risk. A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
54kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 193 fuel system, gasoline complaints. 95% were reported before 100,000 miles.
10under 30k miles183under 100k miles10100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Fuel system, gasoline
23 owners mentioned a cost$600median
Middle half: $400 – $850
Electrical system
8 owners mentioned a cost$505median
Middle half: $420 – $800
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Trailblazer year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Trailblazer median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'14'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer safety ratings
2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and the recalls they led to.
- Fuel Level Gauge System FailureNo recall
- Driver's Master Power Window SwitchLed to recall 12V-406
- Driver's Master Power Window SwitchNo recall
- Loss of HeadlightsNo recall
In owners' words
What Trailblazer owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FUEL GAUGE ACTS RADICALLY GOING FROM EMPTY TO FULL. AT THIS TIME IS CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STOP AND GO AS IF IT'S OUT OF GAS. THIS HAS HAPPEN AT 55 MILES AN HOUR TO LOW AS 35 MPH. THIS HAS HAPPEN WITH IN TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING THE PERSON FROM BEHIND TO HIT ME AT HIGH SPEEDS. THIS HAS HAPPEN IN A PART…
I FILLED THE VEHICLE UP TO FULL WITH GASOLINE. THE BELL CHIMED SHORTLY THEREAFTER AND LOW FUEL LIGHT, AND WARNING CAME ON SHOWING LOW FUEL. A FEW DAYS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM GM IN 2013 ABOUT A POSSIBLE PROBLEM WITH EARLY WEAR OF THE FUEL SENSOR CAUSING THIS…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL SENSOR GAUGE INDICATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS HALF FULL WHEN THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF BECAUSE THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE SENSOR WAS FAULTY. THE…
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