Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT recalls and problems
9 recalls and 863 owner complaints for 4 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
9
Complaints
863
Crashes reported
18
Fires reported
13
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Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Trailblazer EXT | 6 | 189 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Trailblazer EXT | 1 | 261 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 Trailblazer EXT | 3 | 313 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 Trailblazer EXT | 3 | 100 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Most reported Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 281 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 241 | |
| Power Train | 97 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 60 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 50 | |
| Structure | 47 | |
| Visibility | 46 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 32 | |
| Suspension | 20 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 19 |
All Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V-599 | Sep 24, 2015 | 2006 | Visibility | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy vehicles, and 2006 GMC Envoy XL and Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT vehicles. |
| 15V-519 | Aug 14, 2015 | 2006 | Exterior Lighting | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL… |
| 14V-404 | Jul 2, 2014 | 2006 | Visibility | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. |
| 13V-248 | Jun 13, 2013 | 2006 | Electrical System, Visibility | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. |
| 05V-552 | Dec 7, 2005 | 2006 | Equipment | Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 05V-494 | Oct 27, 2005 | 2002–2003 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Certain sport utility vehicles have a rear side closure latch that may not latch or unlatch due to corrosion caused by road splash, such as water and road salt. |
| 05V-455 | Oct 5, 2005 | 2006 | Steering | Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. |
| 04V-527 | Nov 1, 2004 | 2002–2004 | Exterior Lighting | On certain sport utility vehicles, vibration and heat may cause the tail lamp/stop lamp bulb to loosen in its socket. |
| 04V-046 | Feb 4, 2004 | 2002–2003 | Visibility | Certain sport utility vehicles have windshield wiper systems that will not turn on, cease operation while in use, fail to turn off/on by themselves (Moisture sensitive wiper system), or have continuous windshield washer… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT has the most reports (313). Check the 2003 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls covering Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT model years 2002–2004, 2006.
What are the most common Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT problems?
Owners report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, power train problems most often.