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2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
12
+1 complaint in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Aug 20, 2026
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
2
1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 12 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer, most frequently naming the engine, electrical and brakes categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 103 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.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine529.4%
  • Electrical423.5%
  • Brakes317.6%
  • Airbags211.8%
  • Powertrain (other)15.9%
  • Seat belts15.9%
  • Tires & wheels15.9%

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.gov
26V539000

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Aug 20, 2026
306,511 units potentially affected
The defect: General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
The risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
General Motors, LLCManufacturer number A262554900View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 12
Engine
Filed Oct 19, 2026

I was stopped at a red light and when the light turned green to go, the car stalled. Steering wheel locked and I had to turn the car off and back on in the middle of traffic. This happened twice in one day to me. I brought it to the dealership and they cannot find a fix for this. The car also stalled on the service manager on the expressway.

NHTSA ID
11772168
Incident
Oct 6, 2026
AirbagsElectrical
Filed Oct 13, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving between 45 and 60 MPH, the air bag and safety restraint warning lights unexpectedly illuminated. After the warning lights illuminated, the steering felt loose, and the brake pedal locked, slid, and then released when engaged. The contact also stated that an electrical failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was scheduled to be diagnosed by the dealer for a second time. The contact noted that the vehicle had previously been repaired for a separate electrical failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

NHTSA ID
11770788
Incident
Aug 1, 2026
Mileage
20,000 mi
Engine
Filed Oct 5, 2026

Engine shuts off while in drive but stopped- three times, twice at stop lights and once in a drive thru.

NHTSA ID
11768988
Incident
Sep 30, 2026
AirbagsSeat belts
Filed Sep 29, 2026
Crash reported1 injury reported

The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while attempting to decelerate due to daily traffic and driving approximately 10 MPH, a nearby vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle while driving approximately 50 MPH. The messages "Air Bag Deployment System" and "Safety Belt Pretensioner System" were displayed on the Chevrolet app. In addition, the contact stated the front passenger’s side seat belt failed to retract, and there was white powder coming from the front seat belt shoulder guides. A Police report was filed. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The contact sustained whiplash and migraines, and medical attention was sought. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by email. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

NHTSA ID
11767676
Incident
Sep 27, 2026
Mileage
12,000 mi
Filed Sep 23, 2026
Crash reported

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
ElectricalEngine
Filed Sep 14, 2026

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
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 5, 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
Filed Aug 28, 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

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

PIC5650N

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3

PIC6629G

This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display

PIC6611H

PI provides information on how to obtain a restricted radio

PIT6110L

This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.

PIT6457C

This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.

PIC6540K

This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.

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

Chevrolet Trailblazer by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027000—
2026Viewing121054.2
2025271046.4
2024361048.5
2023760047.1
20221131047.7
20212024056.1
2020000—
2019000—
2018000—
2017000—
2015000—
2014100—
2013000—
2009270150.8
20081930145.1
20077325461.9
20061,1088461.6
20051,4662254.1
20041,0812458.0
20039018863.4
20021,149131065.2
2001200035.6
2000260038.7
1999400—
1998000—

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.