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2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD Later Release

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Rollover Risk: 17.9%

Complaints
Recalls

27 Complaints

for 2021 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
01/28/2022
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/21/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: KL79MRSL6MB******
Summary

I had a smell of gasoline inside and under hood of 2021 Trailblazer LT 1.3l. Took to Chevrolet dealer.Confirmed gas odor. Gas was leaking from fuel rail.Sevice manager said it was pouring out. Found out GM has Service bulliten for this PIP5765 that covers both Chevy Trailblazer with 1.3l and Buick Encore GX with 1.3l motors. This has been a scary situation considering gas fumes could have caught fire.

12/19/2021
Components: STRUCTURE,WHEELS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Incident Date: 07/22/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: KL79MMS23MB******
Summary

I have had multiple issues with the car since I've purchased it. The brakes continuously make noise, and the automatic Emergency Braking DOES not work. The tire pressure sensors don't work, they have the wrong tire pressure for each tire, and the tires constantly over inflate. Also, my front bumper is coming off. I've taken it to the dealership for all of these things, the dealership said the brakes seem fine, the front bumper clips seem to have warn down for some reason, and that they reset my tire pressure. There was no permanent solution. They put a band aid on my problem and I still have all of these issues.

11/26/2021
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 06/28/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: KL79MTSL6MB******
Summary

Brakes squeal when in drive. Any amount of pressure on the brakes the car shakes and a loud squeal begins. Bought the car new in May and this issue started in June. Have taken the car to the dealership since June to try and figure out the issue. Dealership states that rotors and brake pads are in perfect condition, thus the issue being the actual brake component. Dealership will not fix despite car being under warranty because there is no bulletin out for car model. I am very concerned for my safety and the safety of others when driving, especially since the dealership knows their is an issue and will not fix it.

11/24/2021
Components: TIRES
Incident Date: 10/28/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: KL79MSSL7MB******
Summary

225/60R17 99H Bought trailblazer brand new from dealer March 2021. I've owned many cars, street cars, etc. I've never had a tire with 10K miles develop a bulge in the side. I took back to dealer as warranty book showed covered to 12K, but they said 'upon inspecting, it appears from a pothole'. That was strange to me, as we never hit anything or the rim does not have a mark or bent or anything.

11/22/2021
Components: EQUIPMENT
Incident Date: 10/17/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: kl79mrsl0mb******
Summary

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V440000 (Equipment). The contact called a local dealer and was informed that the only resolution for the recall would be to remove the jack stand inside the vehicle. The contact was informed that the jack stand would not be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not yet serviced under the recall. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

11/18/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 02/27/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: kl79musl8mb******
Summary

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal popping sound before the power steering and brakes failed. Additionally, the brake pedal became extremely sensitive while gently being depressed causing the vehicle to abruptly stop. The contact had to restart the vehicle to correct the failure. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, Frontier Motors Incorporated (31406 US-18, Winner, SD 57580) on numerous occasions and diagnosed with electrical system failure. The dealer reprogrammed the power steering angle sensor and rear differential clutch sensor; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. A case was being processed by the Better Business Bureau under the Lemon Law and was awaiting final repair notice from the dealer. The failure mileage was 1,574.

11/03/2021
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 11/03/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: Kl79MPSL4MB******
Summary

The brakes squeak and squeal at low vehicle speeds including when in reverse.

10/04/2021
Components: EQUIPMENT
Incident Date: 07/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: KL79MPSL2MB******
Summary

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V440000 (Equipment) however, the part to the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

10/03/2021
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 10/03/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: KL79MTSLXMB******
Summary

I was driving on the freeway and my panoramic moonroof literally exploded from the inside out. It sounded like a gunshot almost. Then the glass shattered. I am glad that the screen was closed otherwise all the glass would have gotten in my car.

09/16/2021
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 09/16/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: kl79mrsl8mb******
Summary

The brakes squeal and squeak when in reverse and applying the brake when going forward at low speed. I have been told there is a GM service bulletin that says this is normal for the brakes to make this very loud noise. I have not seen this bulletin and have not been able to find the bulletin online. At any rate this is not normal for a car with 7600 miles to have brakes that squeal all the time. I have taken this to two different dealers and get the same answer but I do not believe it is proper to make a customer deal with this when they spend close to 30k on a car and you will not fix it because it does not cause a safety issue. Bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage should mean just that.

09/10/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: KL79MTSL5MB******
Summary

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the AUTO-STOP was not functioning properly. Additionally, the doors would not unlock on two separate occasions. Additionally, the keyless ignition button would not turn off the vehicle until the contact applied pressure while pressing on the button. The contact also stated that the tire pressure sensor was faulty. The check engine warning light and reduced power message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions and the dealer informed the contact that the AUTO-STOP function was unprogrammed due to the weather however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer reprogrammed the AUTO-STOP software and tire pressure sensor however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a callback. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

09/06/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Incident Date: 07/26/2021
Crash: Yes
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: KL79MPSL0MB******
Summary

Was in the middle of a 3 car collision. After about 5 min engine started smoking and a fire started. Fire slowly escalated and fully engulfed the entire car.

08/18/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 08/02/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: KL79MVSL3MB******
Summary

Cutter Chevrolet in Honolulu had a recall on my vehicle for a jack unable to support the vehicle. I had the appointment to address the recall. Their solution was to remove the jack without a replacement. Now I no longer have a jack. It will now cost me to have someone else to change a wheel that I can do myself. I have a spare tire with no jack in my new vehicle

07/31/2021
Components: AIR BAGS,WHEELS
Incident Date: 06/10/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: KL79MTSL5MB******
Summary

On June 10, 2021 I was driving home at a speed of approx 65 miles an hour from the grocery store on Interstate 255 when all my side airbags suddenly exploded. My 2021 Chevy Trailblazer RS was 3 months old and had 3500 miles on the car. After exiting the vehicle, I found the rear passenger tire was flat. Upon changing the tire, we discovered that the wheel had split apart. There is no damage to the body or underneath the vehicle. There was no large potholes or debris anywhere in the area. Upon starting the investigation with GM regarding the incident, they reported that the air bags acted as they should and they would not take liability. When both myself and the service manager of the dealership questioned why the report had not one single mention of the tire/wheel which caused the deployment of the airbags in the entire investigative report, we were both told "the airbags acted as they should" and the decision was final. The service manager was in shock and has stated repeatedly that based on the facts gathered and condition of the tire/wheel, there was some sort of defect in the wheel which caused it to explode. There is absolutely no evidence to make him think that I hit anything or caused the incident. GM will not discuss the case any further and told me to turn it over to my insurance. The fact that they did not investigate the cause (the exploding of a wheel for no apparent reason) makes me believe they are trying to cover up a potential issue that could impact the safety of other 2021 Trailblazer owners. The air bag replacements are on backorder and are predicted to take months. I am currently without a vehicle.

07/27/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/25/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: KL79MSSL1MB******
Summary

Within 3 months of owning the vehicle I started to hear a crackling sound coming from the passenger speaker in the door. At first it was loud and I thought someone hit me. It did it several times and then stopped. It has happened about a dozen times since I have owned the vehicle. When I took it in for my oil change I told them and they could not replicate it so they didn't know what it was and didn't see anything. It actually just happened again yesterday so when I take it in again I will tell them about this. We thought maybe it was only when it rained but that is not the case, it just happens and I can't think of anything that is consistent when it does. It comes out loud and scares me every time. I just want this fixed, I have only owned my car for 1 year now and like everything but this.

07/16/2021
Components: TIRES
Incident Date: 07/10/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: KL79MMS20MB******
Summary

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer equipped with Continental tires, Tire Line: Pro Contact, Tire Size: 225/60/R17, DOT Number: 16YOF98YW. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the tire pressure warning light was illuminated then the front passenger side tire had a blowout. The contact's son pulled over on the side of the road and contacted a tow truck company for assistance. The tow truck driver replaced the tire with the spare tire. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no defect with the tire. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,100.

05/06/2021
Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 05/05/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: KL79MRSL3MB******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING MY BRAND NEW 2021 TRAILBLAZER (ONLY 160 MILES) AND STEPPED ON THE BRAKE TO STOP AT THE END OF A STREET. SUDDENLY, I GOT ALERTS THAT MY BRAKE SYSTEM HAD FAILED AND RIGHT AFTER THAT, ANOTHER ONE, SAYING THAT THE POWER STEERING NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. AT THAT POINT, IT REQUIRED MUCH MORE PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE TO STOP, AND THE BRAKES DIDN'T SEEM VERY RESPONSIVE. LATER I SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, AND WHEN I STARTED IT AGAIN, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS STILL ON, BUT I THINK THE BRAKES WERE WORKING AGAIN. I'M NOT SURE BECAUSE I DIDN'T WANT TO DRIVE IT, JUST IN CASE.

04/09/2021
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 04/07/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: KL79MVSL4MB******
Summary

STABILITRAK STABILITY CONTROL SERVICE AND SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSYTEM 2 TIMES SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS

03/17/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 03/17/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: KL79MRSL1MB******
Summary

TWO TIMES I HAVE HEARD A LOUD POP NOISE COMING THROUGH MY STEREO SPEAKERS. I NOTICED IT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. I WENT ON A TRAILBLAZER FORUM AND A FEW OTHERS HAD REPORTED THE SAME THING. I HEARD THE POP TODAY WHEN I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AND APPLYING THE BRAKES.

02/16/2021
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 07/26/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: KL79MTSL2MB******
Summary

BREAKS SQUEAKING

02/06/2021
Components: SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Incident Date: 02/06/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: KL79MUSL9MB******
Summary

THE BRAKES INCLUDING BRAKE ASSIST STOPPED WORKING. PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL DID LITTLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS RECALL FOR THIS SAME ISSUE THAT WAS PREFORMED BY THE DEALERSHIP 3 WEEKS AGO.

12/18/2020
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 12/14/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: KL79MMS22MB******
Summary

THEIRS A DELAY ON BACKUP CAMERA.ALSO ON ANDROID PLAY IT SHUTS OF AND ON ON THE SCREEN.

11/23/2020
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 11/17/2020
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: KL79MRSL8MB******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ATTEMPTING TO PARK HER VEHICLE AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING, JUMPED THE PARKING MEDIAN AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISING FROM HER LAP BELT BUT DID NOT NEED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE AUTHORITIES ARRIVED AT THE SCENE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SID DILLON CHEVROLET - FREMONT(2500 E 23RD ST, FREMONT, NE 68025) WHERE IT HAD REMAINED IN THEIR POSSESSION TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,000. *JB

11/13/2020
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 10/05/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: KL79MSSL5MB******
Summary

WHEN PARKING OR ABOUT TO MOVE AND YOU PUT FOOT ON BRAKE AND GET INTO A GEAR A LOUD AUDIBLE POPPING NOISE COMES THROUGH THE STEREO SYSTEM. IT IS VERY LOUD AND NOT BASED ON HOW LOW OR HIGH THE VOLUME OF THE STEREO IS SET. THERE IS A THREAD ON TRAILBLAZERTALK.COM ABOUT IT NOW. HTTPS://WWW.TRAILBLAZERTALK.COM/THREADS/POPPING-NOISE-IN-RADIO-WHEN-BRAKES-APPLIED.244/#POST-1557

10/28/2020
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 08/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: KL79MTSL5MB******
Summary

PURCHASED ON 7/24/20. ON 8/1, FOUND A DEFECT SPOT ON GRILL. DEALERSHIP ORDERED NEW GRILL. ON 8/9, NOTICED PAINT BUBBLING/PEELING ON HOOD. 8/15 - 8/20, DEALERSHIP HAD GRILL REPLACED AND HOOD PAINTED. 8/21, NOTICED HOOD NOT PAINTED COMPLETELY. 8/24 - 8/28, DEALERSHIP HAD VEHICLE TO REPAINT HOOD. 9/17 FOUND FENDER CLIPS ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE MISSING.10/2 BACK TO HAVE CLIPS INSTALLED. DEALER DIDN'T ORDER ENOUGH CLIPS SO WAITING ON MORE CLIPS TO ARRIVE. 10/16 BACK TO HAVE REMAINING CLIPS INSTALLED. 10/27 NOTICED PAINT PEELING UNDER PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT. I HAVE AN OPEN CLAIM WITH GM REGARDING ALL OF THIS.

09/28/2020
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 08/14/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: KL79MPSLXMB******
Summary

BRAKES REQUIRED EXTREME PRESSURE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ACCIDENT BARELY AVOIDED DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON BUSY SURFACE ROAD.

09/13/2020
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 08/04/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: KL79MPSL6MB******
Summary

WHEN IT IS DARK OUTSIDE AND YOU PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, THE LIGHTS NEXT TO THE BACK UP CAMERA CAUSES THE SCREEN INSIDE THE CAR TO SHOW BRIGHT WHITE. THERE IS NO WAY TO SHUT THE SCREEN OFF WHEN IN REVERSE. I HAVE TURNED THE BRIGHTNESS ALL THE WAY DOWN BUT IT IS STILL VERY BRIGHT MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE YOUR SURROUNDINGS SAFELY. I HAVE ALMOST HIT A TREE AND DROVE INTO A DITCH TRYING TO REVERSE AT DARK. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED.

4 Recalls

for 2021 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
21/05/2020
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V295000
TIRES
If drivers are uninformed and overinflate or underinflate their tires, this may increase the risk of a crash.
Campaign Number: 20V295000
Manufacture: General Motors LLC
Components: TIRES
Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles factory-equipped with optional 17-inch sport terrain tires. The certification label on these vehicles does not provide the tire size and cold tire pressure information for front and rear tires, as required. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

03/09/2020
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V537000
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.
Campaign Number: 20V537000
Manufacture: General Motors LLC
Components: SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

24/09/2020
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V588000
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.
Campaign Number: 20V588000
Manufacture: General Motors LLC
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

10/06/2021
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V440000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT:STAND
A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
Campaign Number: 21V440000
Manufacture: General Motors, LLC
Components: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT:STAND
Summary

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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