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2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 8 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer, most frequently naming the brakes, electrical and engine categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 96 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | 2 | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | 3 | 8 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Brakes327.3%
- Electrical327.3%
- Engine327.3%
- Powertrain (other)19.1%
- Tires & wheels19.1%
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
Yes the mirrors on my 26LT Chevrolet also on the 23 Chevrolet LT even on the older trax that I had The vehicles are pretty much identical as far as body style inside outside wheelbase etcetera My problem is the mirrors the right mirror the left mirror cut your vision off big time i'm only about 5657 inches high and I sit back low and you cannot see left or right it can cut whole car off at a stop light
- NHTSA ID
- 11766406
- Incident
- Nov 6, 2024
I experienced a Hard Stall at a Red Light. The Auto Start/Stop Feature was engaged. The Console displayed "Press Brake Pedal to Start". I had to shift into Neutral and manually restart the Vehicle. I had the Vehicle checked at my Dealer and there were No Error Codes Thrown and the Dealer Service Department could not recreate the Stall.
- NHTSA ID
- 11764167
- Incident
- Sep 3, 2026
Three 225/60 R17 tires bubbled in the sidewall and blew out causing loss of control. Two occurred on the same day another a few weeks earlier. The dot above is on the one remaining tire. This occurred on a brand new car purchased 2.5 months earlier from Bale Chevrolet. The dealer has been of no help what so ever. I had to tow and purchase new tires X 3
- NHTSA ID
- 11762366
- Incident
- Aug 4, 2026
Per Manufacturers Bulletin PIC6660 Air Flow from dash bents when using A/C after extended driving... Indicates that the evaporator may become blocked by ice, so A/C does not work after about 1.5 hours during driving.
- NHTSA ID
- 11760323
- Incident
- Aug 21, 2026
My new vehicle was stuck in park the dealership replaced a control module then a gear shift assembly and now some kind of brake switch and im nervous that the vehicles is unsafe. The dealership has not been letting me know much I've had to call and they won't give me any paperwork.
- NHTSA ID
- 11756401
- Incident
- Aug 4, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly shift into gear while the gear shift lever was in use. The check engine and another unknown warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where several undisclosed fault codes were cleared. The vehicle was towed back to the same local dealer, where it remained for further investigation. The contact was informed that the transmission might need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100.
- NHTSA ID
- 11733036
- Incident
- Apr 3, 2026
- Mileage
- 100 mi
My brand new two week old 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS Issue: Auto Start/Stop system failure, the engine shuts off and does not restart Description: While stopped at traffic lights with the auto start/stop feature engaged, the engine shuts off as designed. However, when I release the brake pedal, the engine does not restart as it should. Instead, the vehicle displays a message stating “press brake to start,” and the vehicle behaves as if it has been completely turned off. This leaves the vehicle temporarily disabled in traffic and unable to move immediately when the light changes. I must press the brake and manually restart the vehicle, causing a delay and creating a safety concern, especially in intersections. This issue has occurred multiple times and appears to be related to a malfunction in the auto start/stop system. The failure to automatically restart the engine creates a risk of being stranded in active traffic and increases the likelihood of a collision. No warning lights or prior indications are given before the failure occurs. Concern: This is a safety issue for me and my family because the vehicle does not respond as expected when attempting to accelerate from a stop and leaves me stuck in traffic unexpectedly. It is now in the shop for the second time, as I was able to record this continuous malfunction of my brand new 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer. I get anxiety everytime I drive it. I feel I’m going to be rear ending or be involved in some type of crash. The vehicle is currently not safe to drive currently at the dealership for a second time. I had it towed each time, as I feared for my life and safety. Dealership could not duplicate issue. They asked me to record it and I was able to.
- NHTSA ID
- 11730351
- Incident
- Mar 29, 2026
Event happened on January 19th 2026. I’ve had my brand new car for 10 days and on the morning of the 10th day I started it to see multiple warnings. The car was in park and had not yet moved that day and a “Service Stabilitrak” came up. Once I started moving 2 more alerts came up “Break system failure, 62MPH top speed” and “Service power steering”. I brought it to the dealer and they diagnosed it with a Master Break Cylinder failure. The car has 120 miles on it. And due to the part being on back order I’ve been without that new car for over 3 weeks now.
- NHTSA ID
- 11717422
- Incident
- Jan 19, 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 advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This Preliminary Information provides the dealer information of the location of the rear seat child anchors.
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 | — |
| 2026Viewing | 8 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 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.