2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Fuel system31133.3%
- Electrical20021.4%
- Exterior lighting15116.1%
- Visibility828.8%
- Engine343.6%
- Driver assistance272.9%
- Airbags272.9%
- Steering232.5%
- Powertrain (other)131.4%
- Brakes121.3%
- Body & structure111.2%
- Tires & wheels91.0%
- Seat belts80.9%
- Other / unspecified70.7%
- Suspension70.7%
- Interior & seats70.7%
- Transmission30.3%
- Heating & air conditioning30.3%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
Fuel leak from line’s under truck
GAS GAUGE DOESN'T WORK. NEEDLE ON E AND LIGHT STAYS ON. PERSON I BOUGHT IT FROM REPORTS BROKEN WHEN SHE BOUGHT IT USED. I TRIP MILEAGE TO O WHEN I GET GAS. THEN BY # OF GALLONS I PUT IN I ESTIMATE HOW MANY MILES I THINK I CAN TRAVEL. IT'S NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE TO KEEP TANK FILLED.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the driver's side power master window switch had failed and failed to roll up the windows. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had caused a significant amount of water to leak into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and the failure was inked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V248000 (Electrical System, Visibility); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 214,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Keeps blowing #46 headlight relay. Happens every 2-3 weeks. When this happens the low beams stop working. I have to switch to high beams to continue driving.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH at nighttime, the low-beam headlights started flickering, and then became inoperable. The vehicle decelerated and veered to the side of the road. The contact engaged the high-beam headlights and continued driving. The contact stated that he replaced the low-beam headlights relay several times. Additionally, the contact replaced the low beam headlights switch, bulb, and fuses; however, the failure persisted. The local dealer and a second dealer, Pohanka Chevrolet (13915 US-50, Chantilly, VA 20151) were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact related the failure to GM Campaign Number: N140291. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.
Keeps blowing #46 headlight relay. Happens every 2-3 weeks. When this happens the low beams stop working. I have to switch to high beams to continue driving.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the driver's side power master window switch had failed and failed to roll up the windows. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had caused a significant amount of water to leak into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and the failure was inked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V248000 (Electrical System, Visibility); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 214,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
My headlights turn off bybthemselves while driving, other times they wont turn off at all after car is turned off even while in park, and other times they turn on while switched to off position randomly in the middle of te night resulting in a dead battery come morning. My driver window no longer works as well as driver power locks. Happening since 2020 random at first now permentant removal of fuse switch in order to shut off lights and the fuse switch is hot to the touch upon removal.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO ACTIVATE THE HIGH BEAMS AND FOG LIGHTS TO SEE THE ROAD. THE CONTACT CALLED SAUERS BUICK GMC (1900 E LINCOLNWAY, LA PORTE, IN 46350, (877) 468-9351), BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V519000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 198,000.
FUEL TANK LEVELS NOT ACCURATE. YELLOW LIGHT WARNING WHEN TANK IS NEAR FULL CAPACITY . HAPPENS ALL OF THE TIME NOW..
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
I've had the brakes replaced because I thought they were an issue I was having with my ABS. But my car will randomly lock its brakes as I'm driving, no matter what speed. I'm scared to drive it. It also almost loses all power after breaking but then speeds up on its own making it almost impossible to slow down or brake.
Speedometer and rms needles do not function.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
SERVICE AIRBAG light came on last week. Took vehicle to dealership to fix. Parts are discontinued so airbag cannot be fixed per Ferman Chevrolet dealership. Also told me that airbag will not work if in an accident.
AROUND 2019, I NOTICED THAT EACH TIME I STARTED MY TRAILBLAZER, THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT WILL FLASH FOR A MINUTE, THEN GOES OFF, THEN COMES RIGHT BACK ON AND STAYS ON. THERE HAVE BEEN SOME DAYS WHEN IT ONLY FLASHED THEN WENT OFF, BUT AFTER ABOUT A FEW MONTHS, THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT REMAINS ON. HAVE TAKING IT TO THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP TO GET A DIAGNOSIS. THE LIGHT REMAINS ON AT ALL TIMES. AFRAID THAT IF I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY!
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING THE WHEEL JERKED TO LEFT. I CROSSING LAKE BRIDGE..I WONDER WHAT WAS THAT. THEN IT WAS LIKE I HAD 2 FLAT TIRES ON FRONT.. I SLOWED DOWN. JUST TO GET ACROSS BRIDGE TO PULL OVER.. IT STARTED DRIVING NORMAL. SO IT WASN'T TIRES. THEN STARTED AGAIN. SO GOT IT BACK HOME. THINKING IT TI RODS SWAY BAR, ETC. GOT ALL NEW FRONT END PARTS. NOW STEERING WHEEL JUSTS SPINS. NOW TOLD RACK AND PINION. MY CAR BEEN SITTING FOR 2 MONTHS TRYING FIGURE OUT WHAT COULD BE ISSUE.
POWER STEERING LINES LEAKING HAVING TO ADD FLUID OFTEN
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
Ive had to continueously replace the brakes axles, warped rotors . As well as needing to purchase tires for front end due to control arms malfunction. Constant replacemenf of front axle all causing rubbing, mis alignment and front end sitting inward. These replacements happen more than 3 times a year the last 3 years of ownership.
TRANSMISSION HARD SHIFTING, SLOW TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH LOCK UP AND HARD LOCK UP WHEN IT DOES. GOING DOWN A HILL THE TORQUE CONVERTER WILL UNLOCK WHEN LETTING OFF THE GAS AND WHEN STARTING UP ANOTHER HILL THE ENGINE WILL SPEED UP AND THEN IT WILL RE-LOCK WITH A JERK. LOWER GEAR SHIFTS HARD SOMETIMES AND SOMETIMES OK.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
I've had the brakes replaced because I thought they were an issue I was having with my ABS. But my car will randomly lock its brakes as I'm driving, no matter what speed. I'm scared to drive it. It also almost loses all power after breaking but then speeds up on its own making it almost impossible to slow down or brake.
Ive had to continueously replace the brakes axles, warped rotors . As well as needing to purchase tires for front end due to control arms malfunction. Constant replacemenf of front axle all causing rubbing, mis alignment and front end sitting inward. These replacements happen more than 3 times a year the last 3 years of ownership.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
- THE LIFTGATE DOES NOT LOCK. - THE KEY FOB NO LOMGER WORK.
FRONT FRAME RAIL ON DRIVER SIDE AHEAD OF CROSSMEMBER RUSTED THRU ON INSIDE OF FRAME MILAGE 100054
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN LTX M/S TIRES, SIZE P245/65/R17 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TREAD ON ALL FOUR TIRES WAS SEPARATING AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE SIDEWALLS WERE CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE DEALER AND THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13T012000 (TIRES) SINCE THE SIZE OF THE TIRES DID NOT CORRELATE WITH THE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000. UPDATED 10/23/2014*LJ UPDATED 04/22/2015 *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL SENSOR GAUGE INDICATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS HALF FULL WHEN THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF BECAUSE THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE SENSOR WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE TIRE AIR SENSOR INDICATED THAT AIR IN THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE WAS LOW BUT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT AIR IN THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE WAS LOW. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
I HAVE HAD MY SUV SINCE 2011 HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH IT UNTIL ABOUT FEB. 25,2019. I HAD MY BRAKES REPLACED FTONT AND BACK ALONG WITH THE ROTORS. A WEEK AFTER THAT I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY COME UP TO A RED LIGHT WAS SLOWING DOWN AND WHEN I GOT TO 10 MPH IT STARTED TO PAULSATE AND WASN'T FOR SURE IF I WAS GOING TO STOP COMPLETELY. I FINALLY DID. I TOOK IT BACK TO MY MECHANIC HE CHECKED THE ABS TO SEE IF THE WHEELS WERE SPINNING AT THE SAME SPEED AND THEY WERE. WHEN I GO DOWN MY DRIVEWAY WHICK IS A HILL I'M NOT FOR SURE IF IT'S GOING TO FULLY STOP OR GO ON OUT IN THE ROAD, WE ARE ON A BLIND CURVE AND IT'S RATHER SCARING. ALSO I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE STABLILITY AND TRACK LIGHT COMING ON AND STAYING ON, I JUST RESTART MY SUV AGAIN FOR IT TO GO OFF. IT'S BOTH OF THE LIGHTS ON THE TRACK AND STABLITITY. MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT IS FRILLY ON ONE SIDE AND GETTING THINNER.
I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET WHEN MY SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON BOTH SIDES
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
Low tire presher lights stay on even when the tire presher is ok. Also I want to say the anti sliding feature says it is not working as well. I could be wrong about this feature but there si a button on the gear shift that controls this option. The button will not turn it on and off.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE BRAKES SEIZED WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND ON A PREVIOUS OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the front subframe of the vehicle was corroded with perforated rust holes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that they did not provide frame repair. The vehicle was taken to several mechanics who diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.
Ive had to continueously replace the brakes axles, warped rotors . As well as needing to purchase tires for front end due to control arms malfunction. Constant replacemenf of front axle all causing rubbing, mis alignment and front end sitting inward. These replacements happen more than 3 times a year the last 3 years of ownership.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. UPON TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER'S SEAT WOULD AUTOMATICALLY MOVE BACKWARDS TO ALLOW THE DRIVER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. UPON RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS NOT ABLE TO BE READJUSTED TO A PROPER DRIVING POSITION. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE PEDALS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK AND MOTOR WERE BURNT OUT AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL YEARS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO MIKE MAROONE CHEVROLET SOUTH (230 NORTH ACADEMY BOULEVARD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909, (719) 888-5393), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT AND DEALER WERE AWAITING A CALLBACK FROM THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATED AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKERED OCCASIONALLY. THE DEALER FAILED TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. ..UPDATED 10/04/16 *BF *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
TRANSMISSION LINE BETWEEN RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION RUSTED OUT. MY VEHICLE IS A 2007 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER WITH 59,000 MILES. *TR
I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER AT THE END OF 2007. SINCE THEN, I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE SERVICE ISSUES WITH THE CAR, MOST NOTABLY A FAULTY FRONT AXLE THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED. IN JANUARY 2009, MY SERVICE 4WD LIGHT CAME ON AND I COULD NOT PUT MY CAR INTO 4WD. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM AND RETURNED MY CAR TO ME. A WEEK LATER, I WAS DRIVING MY CAR IN THE SNOW IN 4WD, GETTING READY TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY, WHEN THE CAR STALLED AND THE SERVICE 4WD LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO KEPT MY CAR FOR 3 DAYS AND AGAIN COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. THEY RETURNED MY CAR TO ME AND SAID "YOU PROBABLY GOT SNOW IN YOUR MUFFLER". I DROVE MY CAR IN 4WD PERIODICALLY FOR THE NEXT 19 MONTHS TRUSTING THAT MY CAR WAS SAFE. WHEN THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN AT THE END OF NOV 2010, I TOOK MY CAR TO A DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD ME I HAD A BAD FRONT AXLE AND 5 BAD GEARS THAT WERE BINDING, AND THAT I COULD NOT DRIVE MY CAR IN 4WD UNTIL THIS WAS REPAIRED. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO HAVE AN O2 SENSOR REPLACED, SEVERAL BODY SYSTEM REPAIRS, AND YESTERDAY MY SERVICE STABILITRACK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON UNTIL I RESTARTED THE CAR. I HAVE ASKED CHEVY TO BUY BACK MY CAR, AS IT IS CLEAR I HAVE A POORLY MANUFACTURED AND UNSAFE VEHICLE, AND THEY HAVE ONLY OFFERED TO COVER MY BODY SYSTEMS PARTS UNDER WARRANTY. I FEEL UNSAFE IN MY CAR AND I DON' T KNOW WHERE TO TURN FOR HELP. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Heating & air conditioning
Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, BOTH OUTSIDE MIRRORS MOVED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE SEAT HEATER STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR MODULE NEEDED TO BE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MIRROR ACTUATORS AND THE HEATED SEAT ELEMENTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,363.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONSOLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE THE CONTACT WAS CLOSING THE WINDOW. THE CONTACTS MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENTIRE MOTOR AND ACTUATOR FOR THE WINDOW NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,105. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,001. UPDATED 10/03/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE BOX THAT HOLDS THE CONTROLS IS MELTED AND SMELLS BURNT. THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WITH REMOTE. MEMORY SEAT CONTROLS, LOCKS,WINDOWS, AND HEATED SEAT CONTROLS ALL FAILED AS A RESULT. UPDATED 10/09/2012 *JS
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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