Chevrolet Trailblazer Recalls (2021-2022)
The Chevrolet Trailblazer has been the subject of 4 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2021 to 2022 model years. They cluster mostly around the equipment, service brakes, and seats.
The Chevrolet Trailblazer scores 93 out of 100 (grade A), one of the cleaner recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 50% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 0% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 4 campaigns span 2 model years of the Chevrolet Trailblazer. The single largest affected 135,400 vehicles, over equipment. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Trailblazer problems owners report and its crash-test safety ratings.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Chevrolet Trailblazer may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Recalls
1 recall affects the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer, involving the equipment.
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, involving the equipment, service brakes, and seats.
Every Chevrolet Trailblazer recall in detail
Equipment
- Affected years
- 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer
- Vehicles in this recall
- 135,400
- Reported
- Jun 10, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jul 29, 2021
Defect: General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.
Risk: A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A212335470.
NHTSA campaign number 21V440000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer
- Vehicles in this recall
- 3,677
- Reported
- Sep 24, 2020
- Owners notified
- Dec 9, 2020
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.
Risk: If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.
NHTSA campaign number 20V588000.
Seats
- Affected years
- 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer
- Vehicles in this recall
- 105
- Reported
- Sep 3, 2020
- Owners notified
- Oct 1, 2020
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed.
Risk: If an occupied front seat is missing the rear attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing risk of injury to the occupant.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect seat attachments for both front seats and install attachment bolts as needed, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202304380.
NHTSA campaign number 20V537000.
Equipment
- Affected years
- 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer
- Vehicles in this recall
- 20
- Reported
- May 21, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jul 1, 2020
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles factory-equipped with optional 17-inch sport terrain tires. The certification label on these vehicles does not provide the tire size and cold tire pressure information for front and rear tires, as required. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: If drivers are uninformed and overinflate or underinflate their tires, this may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and will mail corrected labels for customers to apply, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2020. Owners may call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A202304070.
NHTSA campaign number 20V295000.
Common questions about Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls
- Does the Chevrolet Trailblazer have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on record for the Chevrolet Trailblazer across the 2021 to 2022 model years. The most common areas are the equipment, service brakes, and seats.
- How many times has the Chevrolet Trailblazer been recalled?
- The Chevrolet Trailblazer has 4 recall campaigns from the 2021 to 2022 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Chevrolet Trailblazer recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the equipment, affecting 135,400 vehicles. A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
- Which Chevrolet Trailblazer model year has the most recalls?
- The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer has the most, with 4 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Chevrolet Trailblazer has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.