Chevrolet Trailblazer problems and recalls by year

By model year

Years with 100+ complaints

14 recall campaigns since 2005

1. August 20, 2026 · 26V539000 · 2024–2026 · Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

   The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge.

2. June 10, 2021 · 21V440000 · 2021–2022 · Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift › Stand

   The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge.

3. September 24, 2020 · 20V588000 · 2021 · Service brakes

   Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.

   Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge.

4. September 3, 2020 · 20V537000 · 2021 · Seats; Seats › Critical fasteners

   The rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed.

   Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect seat attachments for both front seats and install attachment bolts as needed, free of charge.

5. May 21, 2020 · 20V295000 · 2021 · Equipment › Other › Labels; 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.

   Remedy: GM will notify owners, and will mail corrected labels for customers to apply, free of charge.

6. September 24, 2015 · 15V599000 · 2006–2007 · Visibility › Power window devices and controls

   Fluid may enter into the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board, causing window switches to become inoperative.

   Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new driver's door switch module, free of charge.

7. August 14, 2015 · 15V519000 · 2006–2007 · Exterior lighting › Headlights

   In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.

   Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge.

8. July 2, 2014 · 14V404000 · 2006–2007 · Visibility › Power window devices and controls

   Fluid may enter the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board.

   Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the part number on the door module, and install a new door module if necessary, free of charge.

9. June 13, 2013 · 13V248000 · 2006–2007 · Electrical system; Visibility › Power window devices and controls

   Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board.

   Remedy: Owners will be contacted and dealers will test the driver's door module.

10. August 16, 2012 · 12V406000 · 2006–2007 · Electrical system; Visibility › Power window devices and controls

    Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board.

    Remedy: Parts for this recall are expected to available in March 2013.

11. December 7, 2005 · 05V552000 · 2006 · Equipment › Other › Labels

    CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE…

    Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

12. October 5, 2005 · 05V455000 · 2006 · Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

    CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE(S) FOR TWO SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE THEM IF REQUIRED.

13. February 3, 2005 · 05V035000 · 2005 · Visibility › Windshield

    CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, 'WINDSHIELD MOUNTING.' THE WINDSHIELD URETHANE BEAD MAY NOT HAVE ADHERED TO THE BODY IN CERTAIN AREAS DURING THE CURE PROCESS.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD FREE OF CHARGE.

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