repaired · 2023 Q3
Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift: stand
Risk. A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
2021 Chevrolet TrailblazerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 202 owner complaints about the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-295 the manufacturer reports only 85% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer has problems
202 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
43Power train1 crash/fire/injury
41Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
40Engine1 crash/fire/injury
31Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
17Fuel/propulsion system
11Forward collision avoidance
8Structure
7Steering
5Vehicle speed control
2915 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 43 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 41 | 1 |
| Engine | 40 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 31 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 17 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | 4 |
| Structure | 8 | 1 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 1 |
| 15 other systems | 29 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2021 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 · 2022 Q4
Service brakes
Risk. If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Seats
Risk. If an occupied front seat is missing the rear attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing risk of injury to the occupant.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. If drivers are uninformed and overinflate or underinflate their tires, this may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Best & worst years
2021 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
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer safety ratings
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD Later Release in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (18.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Trailblazer owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
When I stop to park, a 'shift to park' light comes on. Have to restart vehicle 2-4 times and shift out of park, then re-shift to park. This has happened several times in the past two years. Most recently, vehicle will shift to park but will not move if put into reverse. Please help.
As I was driving down the road the check engine light lit on and vehicle went into limp mode which didn’t let me accelerate over 20 miles an hour. This happened in a busy intersection after safely and cautiously moving to the right to avoid any traffic collisions we got it towed. The codes that…
My 2021 Trailblazer does not shift into drive properly from park or reverse. When shifting into drive, the engine revs but does not move forward. In some cases, the vehicle also shakes and jolts for several seconds. It is also slow to shift into higher gears at high speeds on the freeway. In cases…
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