Chevrolet Trailblazer Complaints

418 consumer complaints on file.

#11532225July 14, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that during inclement weather, water accumulated inside all four door panels. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was common in the year, make, and model vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,520.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531787July 12, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On 7/8/23 while taking a trip to North Carolina the AC unit stopped working. I was struggling to do anything and making a rattling noise. This occurred from 7am-3pm. We had shut the vehicle off many times to see if that would allow the AC to begin working normally again and it did nothing until 3pm.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531643July 11, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer is about 3 months old and it’s been making squeaky noises when I break. The squeaky sound is getting worse over time and I have an appointment scheduled with Chevrolet to get this resolved. My concern is a 2022 recall on this same vehicle due to the break system. Therefore, I am reporting this for the year or 2023 because my car is brand new and making screech noises every time I break. Also, my electric system randomly stops working. For example, my touch screen Car play system pixelates and sometimes doesn’t even work. I turned off my car and the radio stayed on and the volume wasn’t going down. The car was off and the radio was still playing! After about 15 mins the radio stopped playing while the car was off. Something isn’t right with my trailblazer, electric and breaks. Lastly, in the images you will see as my millage goes up so does the remaining fuel miles I have left. The fuel miles left are suppose to go down as I’m using the car. Therefore, something is also wrong with my electric dashboard system and fuel meter. Please consider a recall, this is dangerous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531404July 10, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Upon shutting off the ignition, my car tells me to "shift to park" each time and it is already in park. Takes several minutes for it to finally register that is already in park.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528749June 25, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The sunroof shattered/exploded while driving. Sounded like an explosion. Nothing hit it. Shards of glass fell inside before I was able to close the material part.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527819June 20, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Brakes failed and myself and others were in harms way. To my knowledge the car was totaled as the air bags did deploy.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11527374June 16, 2023
AIR BAGS
My vehicle was struck on the left front drivers side while traveling 55 mph. My car flipped multiple times, but when it came to a rest on the drivers side, my head was trapped between the driver's window and the side curtain airbag. I couldn't move the airbag, so I had to move my seat back and bend my neck/head back and down out to get free. My face/head/neck/upper shoulder suffered bruising on the RIGHT SIDE of my body from impact of the airbag. This shouldn't have been the case - the deployment should have impacted the left side of my face. I am in belief that the deployment of this side curtain airbag was late in protecting me in this collision.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11526195June 9, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH the contact struck a deer on the front passenger side causing minor damages to the vehicle. No one was injured. The contact was able to stop on the side of the road. The contact smelled a burning odor and noticed that smoke was coming from the floor of the vehicle on the front passenger side near the seat belt assembly. The contact and the passenger were able to exit the vehicle, but after exiting the vehicle burst out in flames. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11525687June 6, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
The breaks on this car squeal and grid awful. The dealership said they put metal brake pads on the car and that it's "supposed" to grind and make noise" and told me there is nothing they can do about it. I know this was an issue with their 2020-2022 Trailblazers. I can't believe that it's normal for a $30,000 dollar car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11522059May 15, 2023
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was dimmed with lines across. The contact stated that the system intermittently failed to alert while an object was nearby. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rearview camera chip needed to be installed and retro fitted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518005April 20, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
I was driving west on I90 near Belvidere IL, through a construction zone. All of sudden the vehicle stopped by its self. I had no control except for the steering. Once on the left shoulder of a four lane hwy(one way), another four lanes on the other side. There was a cement barrier blocking from the other side traffic. I smelled like burnt rubber, now I now it was the brakes. I checked under the hood did not see or smell something burning. After a few minutes the SUV was able to move. I was afraid for my life, just waiting on a vehicle to hit me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516896April 13, 2023
TIRES:SIDEWALL
225/60 R 17 99 H - This tire should be on the recall list. While driving to work (50 MPH), the right passenger tire lost air pressure quickly, resulting in a flat. Tire air pressure indicator on the instrument panel making me aware. The sidewall rupture is the reason for the other tires being recalled by Continental. Inspection of my other tires showed the left front had the same sidewall line but had not yet ruptured. Our safety would have been at risk had we been traveling at a much higher rate of speed on a populated highway. We contacted the dealer, who informed us the tire was part of the Continental recall. We then contacted Continental direct, they advised it was not. My vehicle was purchased new on November 1, 2022 with 100 miles. It's now 5 months old with less than 5,000 miles. The dealer advised they would replace the tire that ruptured at my cost. To ensure the safety of my family and myself, we purchased 4 new tires from a reputable tire dealer we do business with. They inspected all 4 tires.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516628April 12, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Front wipers spray only on one side, the working side changes, sometimes it only squirts on one side, sometimes it sprays over top the roof of the car, sometimes it doesn't work at all. Reservoir is full, rear window spray nozzles always work properly. I'm unable to wash away debris, in winter with snowy roads it can leave salty/muddy windows. Sap from the trees & pollen create poor visibility. No warning lights are on, never have been. This happened without incident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516507April 11, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Wiper system failed. No function of front wipers. Issue occurred on freeway, in heavy rain conditions, with fast moving traffic surrounding. Visibility with the inability to clear the windshield was at a minimum or not possible. Required pulling over, could have easily caused collision with no forward vision. Vehicle is currently at a dealership for evaluation. Previously brought into dealership, “no problem found” reported by the dealership mechanics. Three separate occurrences of this issue. No other warnings or lights associated.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516298April 10, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal fuel odor was coming from the vehicle, without warning. While in traffic, the contact started feeling dizzy and pulled over. The contact’s son who was following her vehicle, also stated that he could smell fuel upon approaching the vehicle. The following day, the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic discovered a crack in the fuel rail. Upon investigation, the contact discovered Service Bulletin: PIP5765, which she linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was provided a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11515304April 3, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
We purchased this 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer RS new from the dealership and we noticed on the second day of owership that the brakes were "squealing". The dealership initially inspected the vehicle asap and without having to go through the service department. However, the problem not only continued, it persists to this day. Additionally, we just purchased a used 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer RS (with under 10,000 miles) and are experiencing the identical issues with the brakes squealing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11514758March 31, 2023
ENGINE, SUSPENSION, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the purge valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion, the contact experienced a flat tire due to a nail in the tire. While the driver side rear tire was being removed the Lug nuts and the bolts on the axle were damaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the CV axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 400.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11514468March 29, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was waiting at the traffic light and the car just shut off without any warning and it wouldn't start back up. After a few minutes a warning came on that said "battery low-start vehicle." When I tried to start the vehicle it still wouldn't start. Then all of the warnings lights were flashing on the dashboard the wipers were moving back and forth but the vehicle still wouldn't start then the car just shut down and and nothing would come on. This happened in the lane of traffic at the red light. With the hazard lights not working it was a dangerous situation. The police were called to be there with me until the tow truck came so no one would run into the vehicle. I feel that the fact that no warning light flashed before the car just shut off was very dangerous especially after it wouldn't start back up. I had just purchased this vehicle (used) December 2022. I am very frustrated because now I don't have a vehicle to get to work. I only purchased this vehicle because my KIA was stolen and totaled October 2022 and I needed transportation to get to work. The car is at a Chevy Dealership now so they can try to figure what's wrong with the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513067March 21, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, POWER TRAIN
When I shift the gear from PARK to DRIVE & step on the GAS, the vehicle hesitates to DRIVE. I have to turn off my vehicle, play with the gear shift, then shift again to get it to move. The other day I put my vehicle in DRIVE and it rolled back and REVERSED. Nobody can figure out what’s wrong with my vehicle. The check engine light comes on then goes off. Nobody can get the problem to duplicate. A ticket to GMC was submitted and from them, my vehicle seems fine on paper. This is a safety hazard. I’ve taken my vehicle to a Chevy dealer and also to a GMC dealer multiple times.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512267March 16, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Took to mechanic due to strong fuel smell coming from engine area. Mechanic said not safe to drive - fuel rail leaking and must be replaced - vehicle could catch fire or explode! I drive grandchildren in this vehicle and was shook up! Vehicle towed to GM dealer who said I was 3400 miles passed my warranty but they would start work on my $3k repair. I’m outraged that GM cares so little about this known issue from the GM bulletin PIP 5765 which was published 11/18/20. All this time they have known about faulty and dangerous part but only send recalls for minor issues like possible faulty tire jack.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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