Chevrolet Trailblazer Complaints

418 consumer complaints on file.

#11511596March 13, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while driving approximately 62 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The brakes, ABS, engine, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. Upon pulling over, the brake pedal was depressed but the brake pedal was firm, and the vehicle was slow to respond. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that an unknown software update was needed, and the brake control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 17,714.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510822March 8, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When I start my car my car play will not connect. When I start my car and put my car in reverse to use the back up camera and then put in drive the back up camera will remain on. The speakers are static sometimes. The screen will not work and it will be slow or shut off completely. I have pulled over and shut off my car and opened my door to shut off screen and it remains on for a couple mins playing music even when I shut it off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11508665February 23, 2023
POWER TRAIN
I have noticed that when it's very cold, the vehicle will not shift to the two highest gears (I think) until 20+ minutes into my trip, and that's with having auto-started the vehicle 10 minutes prior to getting in it. So it takes about 30 minutes for the vehicle to shift into whatever the two highest (I think) gears are. This morning, 20+ minutes into my trip, I was going 71mph while pushing 4,000rpms, and it wouldn't shift. The temperature outside is 1 degree fahrenheit. The same thing was happening when it was cold in December. That day I don't think it got above 0 degrees fahrenheit.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11504584January 30, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
2022 Trailblazer with approximately 21,000 miles on it. Cruise control fails to engage unless you put your foot behind the break pedal and pull the break pedal forward. This causes safety issues because a person thinks the cruise is engaged but it doesn't actually engage and causes a person to slow on the freeway. Driver also gets distracted trying to troubleshoot the issue because cruise fails to engage without an obvious reason for failure. The fix also causes the driver to operate the vehicle in an unsafe manner because they have to remove their foot from the correct position and place it behind the break pedal to fix the problem. This issue is highly reproducible and was lived with for approximately a year until the solution of pulling the break pedal towards the driver was discovered just last month. Dealer said the issue is nonexistent.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11500332January 5, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
While traveling down the road at approximatly 35-40 mph with my two minor children, the steering was not responding properly and the car kept attempting to veer to the right. I let off the gas to slow down since the brakes were also not seeming to respond well. Upon attempting to brake and execute a left hand turn, the car would not turn at all despite the steering wheel being as turned as far to the left as possible, the lights began flashing on the dashboard for "PowerSteering" ESC warning. We ended up going through the intersection without stopping and narrowly missed another car in intersection and went completely off the road into a snowbank. Fortunately we were not injured. We drove the vehicle back home (approximately one mile) by overpowering the steering and manually forcing the car to stay on the road. Throughout the lane assist kept attempting to autocorrect and drive us off the road. The car was damaged by the impact and the mechanic said that the tie rod is bent and has no idea what could have caused this to happen. I am somehow now responsible for the situation. I have asked what caused the power steering to fail, and Chevy claims that they have no record of any power steering issues (which research has shown to be untrue) and in order to determine IF it failed and/or why, they need to make the repair and then run additional tests to re-create the issue. This car only has 21,000 miles on it, and has never been in an accident before this.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498289December 20, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
On this vehicle the manufacturer is using plastic exhaust brackets. This bracket broke while driving on interstate. This caused the entire exhaust system to drop. When this happens the pipes underneath the car can break and cause serious damage to underside of vehicle which can then cause sparking and explosion or vehicle crash. Looking at pics below you will see the defective plastic part is GM Part# 42708943.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11497875December 17, 2022
AIR BAGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Someone pulled out in front of me going 45 mph and totaled my car when they smashed into the front drivers side of my vehicle. My airbags didn’t deploy and no warning notifications or emergency braking ever occurred. This is dangerous and was severe enough to total my vehicle. My airbags should have deployed. No warning lights or any other issues when it occurred. It was inspected by insurance and determined a total loss.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11497659December 15, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SERVICE BRAKES
Popping sound from passenger side front speakers when releasing the brake pedal after a stop. Vehicle in drive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496544December 8, 2022
AIR BAGS
The contact’s daughter owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while her daughter’s vehicle was idled at a stop, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. As a result, the contact’s daughter crashed into the rear of another vehicle in front of her. The air bags failed to deploy. Medical attention was required. The contact’s daughter and the front passenger both sustained muscle soreness. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, no diagnosis was determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11494703November 23, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
"Shortage in radio" according to Chevrolet's diagnostic. Caused black screen, no back up camera, no beeping when in reverse and coming close to another object, no sound when blinkers or hazard lights are on, no radio, no power to front charger, no ability to use front auxiliary cable. Initially a loud buzzing noise which could not be controlled by the volume dial. Problems began on or around October 7, 2022. Purchase was made September 2020. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Problem can be reproduced/is constant. Problem was reproduced by dealer. Vehicle was inspected by dealer. There were no other warning lamps.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11490863October 25, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Shortly after purchasing my trailblazer in 2020 I noticed a glitch in the speakers where it would make a crackling noise (mainly when the car is off). it hasn’t been consistent when it happens, but since observing the issue I notice the issue happens most often when I close the trunk (by pressing the button on the trunk door.) no warning lights shows when this happens. Although this doesn’t seem to be a harmful safety issue, anything electrical can result to something more serious. I plan to bring this issue up at my next oil change at the dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11489124October 13, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Vehicle is little over one month old and has less than two thousand (2000) miles. Adaptive Cruise has been acting erratically. At times going at highway speed on expressway adaptive cruise would apply hard brakes 1. when approaching a overhead bridge. 2. passing a vehicle in the adjacent lane and 3. changing lane. Yesterday (10/12/2022) on a higway the instrument panel displayed a warning message "Service Side Detection System". Took it to GM Dealer who ran a Diagnostic which showed the following codes: 1. B1325 Control Module Power Circuit Low Voltage 2. B317A Passenger Window Switch Short to Ground 3. U0151 Lost communication with inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module 4. U 0155 Lost Communication with Instrument Cluster 5. U0184 Lost Communication with Radio 6. U0232 Lost Communication with Side Object Detection Control Module - Left Dealer said that these are just notification and may not be able to find anything. It advised to bring vehicle back if this message pops up again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486048September 23, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The vehicle began to give the error Shift to Park when the vehicle was in park and after the power was shut off. Because of this I cannot safely turn off the vehicle because it cannot recognize it's in park and will run the battery down whenever I use the vehicle. This problem has been previously presented in other models manufactured by GM. I am taking the vehicle in for inspection at a local Chevrolet dealership on 9/24/22 at 8 am. This issue first started around the second week of September this year with one or two errors here and there. Now, it happens every time I drive the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484753September 16, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
•What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Brakes make a squeaking noise coming to a stop. Issue often occurs applying light pressure to the brake pedal. Noticeable after starting the car when it has not been running for a while. •Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Has not been reproduced by dealer. I have taken this vehicle to two GM dealers (Cerrone Chevrolet and McGee Chevrolet) and received the same response that this is not an issue and is normal. I have stated I wanted this inspected to avoid further issues but received the same response. •Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer or insurance, but the problem is noticeable by passengers. •Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Symptoms were noticeable around 9,000 miles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11481702August 29, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE, STEERING
I have had the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer since May 2021, it has been 15 months, not even a year and a half off the lot and i have had wayyyy too many problems. I have has service the stabilitrak stability control system, service the antilock breaking system multiple times within the first 8-10 months. I had to get a part replaced due to that. The dealership had my vehicle literally for a month after i bought it, had an open tak report through Gm due to my engine light coming on. Gm did not know why it was happening. Had 2 service engine and transmission system alerts. I have had a fuel injector and line replaced as well within the first 6 months. I have had to get the system updated 2 times also. Now August 2022 im having service battery, or starter. Have had my vehicle shut off on me at an intersection then come back on two different times. My breaks have been squealing ever since i got this vehicle. Dealership confirms everything is in good standing. I have not had a vehicle where breaks squeal when i am coming to a stop or backing out of my driveway constantly. Dealership keeps saying oh its just probably dust or dirt, spray them out and it should stop. But, it has not for about a year now! Unbelievable! I am going it to trade this vehicle in. This is wayyy too much to be dealing with when you pay $30 grand on a vehicle!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11480505August 22, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
My brakes squeal on occasion. At slow speeds when stopping the brake pedal goes soft. The suv pulls to the left slightly and a metal on metal sound begins to emit from the drivers side braking system. The sound changes to something I can only describe as from a video game or a raptor from The Jurassic Park movies. I have videos of the sound, although they do it no justice. The dealership couldn't reproduce the sound. It happens when it wants. No warning lamps come on. It feels like the car won't stop on time when this happens. The vehicle is available for inspection.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11480422August 21, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 times in the last year while we were driving the acceleration wen very high like from 50 to all of a sudden went up to about 80. I had to stand on the brake and try to pull over. Still accelerating I put it in park and shut it off. When you restart it it drive fine again. This has happened three times and the dealership says they can't find a problem. We are stuck driving a death trap. Please help. They wanna charge diagnosis everything I take it in. Then they say they can't find nothing. Now I am finding others that have had same issue and dealership says there is no problem. This has got to be destroying the engine reving at such high speeds.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11478314August 9, 2022
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES
Check engine light keeps coming on. Hard shifting. Takes too long for brake to engage. Fuel injector replaced. This car is only 3 months into service.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11476832August 1, 2022
POWER TRAIN, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, the Forward Collision Avoidance system activated erroneously. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to his destination. The contact also stated that the vehicle occasionally accelerated independently. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The contact stated that he had taken the vehicle to the local dealer three times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 500. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11464302May 11, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
The brakes make squealing sound when coming to a stop. the dealer has acknowledged the problem and said there is nothing they can do about it and that the problem is normal. It is not normal for brakes to squeak every time the car stops.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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