Chevrolet Trailblazer Complaints (2022)

112 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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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

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