Chevrolet Trailblazer Complaints (2021)

190 consumer complaints on file.

#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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

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