Chevrolet Trailblazer Complaints

418 consumer complaints on file.

#11463924May 9, 2022
ENGINE
Second time in dealership shop to get gas smell coming from engine. Vehicle still under warranty. Afraid of the vehicle catching fire on me. Took it into another repair shop and 2 technicians notice the strong gas odor and was afraid of working on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463175May 3, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while outside the vehicle, the power liftgate opened and closed independently. The liftgate struck the driver on the head. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 5. The contact stated that this issue happens a lot and at any time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11461734April 21, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rear back up camera view on display screen image is fuzzy or shorts out for a second then corrects to give proper image.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11461732April 21, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle makes a loud popping noise while connected to Apple play with usb cord while slowing down and while just driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460983April 16, 2022
ENGINE
Driving vehicle and noticed smoke coming from front end. Pulled over and entire vehicle caught fire. No check engine light, no temp gauge changes. Just smoke and then fire.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457652March 21, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Started having issues where all the electronics on the car go blank/dead. So far when this has happened it has not caused the car to be inoperable but in the meantime I have found that the car is leaking (seriously leaking) under the entire drivers seat was soaked. I noticed a while back that it smelled like mildew in the car, I had it cleaned and put a damp rid pouch in there, that basically absorbed in 2 days, but never could find the water. This week I found the water...under the drivers seat. This car has been leaking for 2 years! Last night, I get in the car and plug in my phone to charge and get a message of LIQUID DETECTED Charging is not available because liquid has been detected in the lightning connector. Disconnect to allow the connector to dry. At the same time the phone was plugged in everything started to crackle and squeal through the radio and then no radio at all. There is no way all these components are not damaged. Meanwhile I have take it to a dealer for them to do a "water test", I have zero confidence that this water test will yield any positive results and I am without a vehicle . So I am trying to get this info out anywhere I can to see if other people had similar issues and what can be done. It can not be safe to drive a car that the electronics have water damage.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456786March 15, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
The ABS and stability control systems crash without warning. Randomly on a trip the check engine light randomly comes on without warning and immediately my break system stops being effective. I have to put full force on the brake pedal to start breaking the vehicle and coming to a stop becomes difficult. This puts my life as well as others at risk as I would not be able to break on time. The problem immediately goes away after turning the car off and turning it back on leading me to believe it’s simply a computer problem. The service provider Chevrolet has not reproduced or confirmed the issue to my knowledge. No warning lights come on prior to the issue nor does the check engine line persist after being turned off and on again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11451123February 9, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Purchased my 2021 Chevy Trailblazer in August 2021 with less than 100 miles. After about 500 miles the Lane assist, forward collision assistant and the automatic breaking features all stopped working. Factory reset has been set several times with no fix. The buttons on the steering wheel do not do anything when pressed. I have been told by the dealership they will need to keep my car for at least 3 days to disassemble and trouble shoot the issue, however they do not have a rental to provide me in the mean time. I am now at around 10K miles because this is my daily driving and only vehicle. I am not comfortable that some of the safety features have stopped working and fear that any day something else could stop working that is more important to the functioning of the car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449437January 30, 2022
STEERING
While I was driving the dash light for Service Power Steering / Service ESC appeared and made it difficult to turn I had to use force. After I parked I shut it off and ran my errands I started the trailblazer up and the lights went away. After ten minutes they appeared and disappeared. I called the dealer ship and they said I need a steering column. After they inspected the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449335January 28, 2022
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11448865January 25, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine fans were activated however, the engine overheated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the engine thermostat as faulty. The thermostat was replaced, and the failure was remedied. Also, while driving the vehicle would jerk and hesitate while changing gears. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact was informed by the dealer that the failure was a transmission issue. No further information was available. Also, while driving 27 MPH, the service brake system failure" message suddenly displayed, and the brake pedal was hard while pressed. The parking brake was activated. Moments later the message "power steering failure" displayed and the steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the brake master cylinder was faulty and needed to be replaced. The brake master cylinder was replaced, and the braking and steering failures were remedied. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,051.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11448626January 24, 2022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. During the failure, the vehicle accelerated to speeds in excess of 100 MPH. Additionally, during the failure the brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle did not slow down or stop. The vehicle was shifted to park to be stopped. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. No further information was available. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,876.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11444324December 19, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY, WHEELS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11441763November 26, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11441616November 24, 2021
TIRES:SIDEWALL
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11441358November 22, 2021
EQUIPMENT
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11440926November 18, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439265November 3, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES
The brakes squeak and squeal at low vehicle speeds including when in reverse.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435362October 4, 2021
EQUIPMENT
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435288October 3, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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