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2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 22 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer, most frequently naming the electrical, powertrain (other) and engine categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 267 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
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| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov 2024 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec 2024 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb 2025 | 1 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 2 | 6 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | 7 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 | 8 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb 2026 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | 13 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 | 18 |
| Jul 2026 | 1 | 19 |
| Aug 2026 | 1 | 20 |
| Sep 2026 | 2 | 22 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Electrical1340.6%
- Powertrain (other)618.8%
- Engine39.4%
- Brakes26.3%
- Driver assistance26.3%
- Steering26.3%
- Visibility26.3%
- Exterior lighting13.1%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
1 campaign cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govRecent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Monic was backing out of driveway and indicates her backup camera and sensors were not functioning, she looked in her mirrors and did not see the vehicle so continued and collided with a parked/unoccupied vehicle. Liberty Mutual claim 062101908
- NHTSA ID
- 11766308
- Incident
- Aug 31, 2026
My vehicle antenna was broken off in an automatic carwash by the spinning wash system because of the length and design of the unit. This antenna becomes a projectile endangering the carwash employees as well as damaging my car or a following car.
- NHTSA ID
- 11764184
- Incident
- Aug 27, 2026
About a year ago I brought my car to the dealership because my computer blacked out which resulted in losing power steering and braking ability. I was told they hooked it up to the computer and found nothing and sent me on my way. Last week this same thing happened 5x in one day and I lost all computer function for 24 hours. The computer has since glitched and blacked out multiple times but have not lost steering or braking.
- NHTSA ID
- 11761104
- Incident
- Aug 27, 2026
Component Affected: POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULEDescription of Safety Defect:The vehicle is experiencing a severe, intermittent, and violent mechanical "garage shift" engagement lurch. This occurs specifically when shifting the gear selector from Reverse to Drive during a cold-start cycle.When the gear is selected, there is a distinct hydraulic delay followed by a violent mechanical slam that causes the entire vehicle to violently lurch forward. This unintended vehicle movement occurs even though the engine has naturally idled down completely below 1,000 RPM, and while the brake pedal is fully and firmly depressed to the floor.Safety Hazard and Consequences:This defect poses an immediate and severe safety hazard. The mechanical force of the lurch is strong enough to potentially overcome the vehicle's braking system or cause a foot-slip off the pedal, resulting in sudden, unintended vehicle movement. This creates a high risk of a low-speed collision, vehicle damage, or striking a pedestrian or property during tight parking or garage maneuvers. General Motors' internal service bulletins (such as Bulletin 24-NA-009) indicate known issues with sticking clutch regulator valves or solenoid over-travel causing line pressure spikes in these modern transmissions, yet no safety recall has been issued to permanently address this dangerous powertrain defect.
- NHTSA ID
- 11748264
- Incident
- Jul 3, 2026
Rear back up camera. One day it started to glitch when put in reverse. I placed the car in park, gave it a moment and put it in reverse again. This was repeated in the attempt to get the back up camera to work. Next- turned the vehicle off for a moment, restarted it, put in reverse and this did not help. Also, I attempted to check for update/update and reset the infotainment system. This did not help. The backup camera, after this incident has not worked since. I bought this car brand new. Also, just to note, the car shakes dramatically when increasing certain speed during winter, due to very little snow on the tires.
- NHTSA ID
- 11734518
- Incident
- Feb 25, 2026
Rear camera stoped working. I read 2022 to 2024 had recalls on internet. Ours is 2025. Been to dealer they ordered new camera under warranty. But there on back order. They said they would call us when it came in. That’s the story.
- NHTSA ID
- 11733323
- Incident
- Apr 11, 2026
My vehicle started overheating out of no where towed it to the shop, it’s been there for 2 weeks they’re actively waiting for a manufacturer engineer to tell them what to do because they can’t figure out how to fix it. On top of that there have been a lot of overheating issues cause by different parts on the vehicle. There was another trailblazer in the at the same time as mine that was also overheating! A 2025 vehicle should not be having issues at this point gmc should just take all the trailblazers off the market! Also they need to change their manufacturing warranty on rentals because not one person should not have to pay out of pocket for a rental when it’s the manufacturers fault!
- NHTSA ID
- 11731715
- Incident
- Apr 3, 2026
The vehicle has experienced ongoing and unresolved issues despite multiple service visits. The primary concern is excessive engine vibration. It shakes concerningly when backed into a driveway at an incline and placed in park. This occurs while the vehicle is stationary and idling. The issue has been reproduced and acknowledged by a dealership service advisor during a test drive, who stated the vibration was excessive and concerning. However, no repair was completed, and no clear diagnosis has been provided. The vehicle has also displayed repeated error messages with no confirmed cause, ongoing Bluetooth connectivity issues even after system updates and resets, and a malfunctioning forward collision warning system. Prior repair attempts include replacement of the backup camera, center console, and exterior windshield trim. The windshield trim repair was incomplete, as only the middle section was replaced while the remaining components were not, resulting in a mismatched and unresolved condition. No service documentation was provided for the most recent visit despite being advised that updated findings would be sent. These issues have persisted across multiple service attempts and remain unresolved. The engine vibration and malfunctioning safety systems raise safety and reliability concerns, including the potential for reduced driver awareness and increased risk of a collision.
- NHTSA ID
- 11730997
- Incident
- Apr 13, 2026
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display
This Preliminary Information provides the dealer information of the location of the rear seat child anchors.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This Preliminary Information provides a diagnostic tip for diagnosing an issue with Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise and Lane Keep Assist Turns Off or Inoperative.
This Preliminary information communicates to the technicians a diagnostic tip if a technician loses communication with the image processor #2 and how to restore communication
This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2026 | 8 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2025Viewing | 22 | 1 | 0 | 47.0 |
| 2024 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 46.8 |
| 2023 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 46.2 |
| 2022 | 110 | 1 | 0 | 47.6 |
| 2021 | 193 | 4 | 0 | 56.4 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 50.8 |
| 2008 | 193 | 0 | 1 | 45.1 |
| 2007 | 732 | 5 | 4 | 62.1 |
| 2006 | 1,108 | 8 | 4 | 61.8 |
| 2005 | 1,466 | 2 | 2 | 54.1 |
| 2004 | 1,081 | 2 | 4 | 58.0 |
| 2003 | 901 | 8 | 8 | 63.4 |
| 2002 | 1,149 | 13 | 10 | 65.2 |
| 2001 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 35.6 |
| 2000 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 38.7 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
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. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.