Every 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 21V440000
Oct 6, 2021Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift:Stand
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V440000 →Service Brakes · NHTSA 20V588000
Sep 24, 2020Service Brakes
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V588000 →Tires · NHTSA 20V295000
May 21, 2020Tires
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V295000 →Seats · NHTSA 20V537000
Mar 9, 2020Seats:Critical Fasteners
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V537000 →
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 195 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, reporting 7 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries. Chevrolet has issued at least 754 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Unknown Or Other54
- Electrical System41
- Power Train41
- Engine38
- Service Brakes30
- Fuel/Propulsion System17
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (192)
- Electrical System (165)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (138)
- Unknown Or Other (129)
- Power Train (94)
- Engine (64)
Read Chevrolet Trailblazer owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 195 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“A loud popping noise heard through the radio when light pressure applied to brakes. Noise loud enough to scare the hell out of all the occupants in the car. Brakes squeaked when car was in reverse. Tried to slow down on wet pavement. Car started to veer to the right.”
2021 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZERFeb 19, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11643617
Injury reportedCrash
“Brakes failed and myself and others were in harms way. To my knowledge the car was totaled as the air bags did deploy.”
2021 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZERJun 20, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11527819
FireCrash
“The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH the contact struck a deer on the front passenger side causing minor damages to the vehicle. No one was injured. The contact was able to stop on the side of the road.”
2021 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZERJun 9, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11526195
Crash
“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.”
2021 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZERJan 5, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11500332
Crash
“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.”
2021 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZERDec 17, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11497875
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