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2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
4
on record
MPG
combined

Open recalls on record

4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer

4 recalls
184 complaints
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
4
Owner complaints
184
Complaints citing a crash
7

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

4 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 20V537000high

    Safety restraint issue

    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 front seats may not have been installed.

  • 20V295000high

    Tire/wheel issue

    TIRES

    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."

  • 20V588000high

    Brake system issue

    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 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.

  • 21V440000high

    Equipment issue

    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 positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.

Consumer complaints

184 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

184
Total
7
Crashes
3
Fires
5
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE63
  • OTHER40
  • BRAKES31
  • ELECTRICAL21
  • FUEL SYSTEM7

Notable Issues

184 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 5 reports involve injuries. 7 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)63
miscellaneous issues40
brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)31

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 21V440000

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

  2. Recall

    Recall 20V588000

    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.

  3. Recall

    Recall 20V537000

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

  4. Recall

    Recall 20V295000

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