Chevrolet Trailblazer Complaints

8,467 consumer complaints on file.

#11446505January 6, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Electronic throttle body? No throttle control, motor will only idle, turn ignition switch off, then restart it will run. Reduced Engine Power light comes on. Happens for no apparent reason. Very unsafe situation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11446249January 4, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
I was sold this vehicle with a corroded frame and was untold of this issue
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11446032January 3, 2022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Speedometer and rms needles do not function.
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
#11442866December 6, 2021
TIRES, TIRES:TREAD/BELT
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer equipped with Hankook tires Model:Dynapro HT Tire Size: P245/70R16 Dot Number:Unknown. The contact stated that she had both rear tires, driver side and passenger side, replaced with the Hankook tires by an independent mechanic. After the instillation, the contact stated that the vehicle would shake while driving at various speeds without warning . The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who inspected the tires and made adjustments; however, the shaking persisted. While driving at 65 MPH, the lost control of the vehicle's steering as the vehicle began to abruptly fishtail. As the vehicle continued to spin out of control, the contact was able to stop the vehicle moments before the vehicle hit a highway barrier. The contact discovered that the rear driver side tire tread had separated from the rim of tire. Due to the failure, the contact had the tire replaced with a spare and was able to drive the vehicle home. The contact called the place where the tires were purchased; they offered no assistance and stated they were no responsible for the failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The tire failure mileage was approximately 1,700. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442728December 5, 2021
AIR BAGS
Airbag on drivers side deployed from the drivers seat without being hit. Opened my car door and the bag was deployed. Car was parked in my driveway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442610December 3, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, SUSPENSION, POWER TRAIN
Ive had to continueously replace the brakes axles, warped rotors . As well as needing to purchase tires for front end due to control arms malfunction. Constant replacemenf of front axle all causing rubbing, mis alignment and front end sitting inward. These replacements happen more than 3 times a year the last 3 years of ownership.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442611December 3, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY/WIPER
My headlights turn off bybthemselves while driving, other times they wont turn off at all after car is turned off even while in park, and other times they turn on while switched to off position randomly in the middle of te night resulting in a dead battery come morning. My driver window no longer works as well as driver power locks. Happening since 2020 random at first now permentant removal of fuse switch in order to shut off lights and the fuse switch is hot to the touch upon removal.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442034November 29, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel leak from line’s under truck
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
#11440471November 15, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at night, the low-beam headlights would not provide adequate illumination for safe driving. The hi-beam headlight would be used to provide adequate illumination. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V519000 (Exterior Lighting) which she linked to the failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where she was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN. The contact was able to replace the module and fuses; however, the headlights remained defective. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 219,000.
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
#11437058October 17, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
While driving both low beam headlights turned off. This has now happened on more than one occasion.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11436873October 15, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, VISIBILITY/WIPER
Several months ago, I was at a fast food drive up window. I had my drivers side window down while paying for my food and receiving my food. It was down pouring and the inside of my door got pretty wet. I wiped off the rain as best as I could but everything was soaked. The very next day the drivers side door controls started to go haywire. The window button stopped working and my door locks only worked occasionally until they stopped working all together. My side mirrors can no longer be adjusted from the drivers seat. I have to get out of the vehicle and manually adjust both driver and passenger side mirrors. I'm not sure if there is a short in the wiring from the rain or just what is going on. I asked a parts dealer to see how much it would cost to replace the drivers side door controls module and he was of no help except to say its a recall part because of moisture. I've looked this up and I see there was a recall but my VIN isn't on the recall list. I don't understand why my vehicle is excluded considering this appears to be exactly what this incident generated the recall in the first place. I further looked into the investigation you had on the Trailblazer's outside of the salt belt states having the same issues with the moisture and issues that arise from the damaged door controls. I'm not sure if I would be considered in the expanded recall but I'm certain I should be as this is exactly why my drivers side door controls failed. I feel this is a huge safety issue as i don't know if there is a electrical/wiring short and not being able to adjust the side mirrors is an impairment. There was no warning to let me know anything was wrong. The system just went out just that fast. Please advise me how to proceed with my next steps to get this resolved. Also, my low beams went completely out the other day and replacing the bulbs didn't fix that issue. I do have a recall scheduled for January to get the headlights fixed and I'd like them to fix both issues. Thank you.
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
#11433781September 21, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Low beam headlights stop working, when driving at night. This problem is happening frequently.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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