Chevrolet Trailblazer years to avoid and best years
Newer Chevrolet Trailblazer years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2021 has the most complaints per year, at 19 (193 complaints). 2021 through 2024 are in that same range. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2024 at 11 (from 33 complaints), 2023 at 16 (from 68 complaints), and 2022 at 18 (from 110 complaints). The Chevrolet Trailblazer 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 25 of 193 complaints name Powertrain.
Data as of .
2024
2023
2022
2025–26
Chevrolet Trailblazer reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Chevrolet Trailblazer. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 29.3 |
| 2025 → Too early | 11 | 22 | 1 | Electrical system | 29.3 |
| 2024 → Fewest | 11 | 33 | 1 | Engine | 29 |
| 2023 → Fewest | 16 | 68 | 0 | Engine | 29.7 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 18 | 110 | 1 | Powertrain | 29.7 |
| 2021 → Most | 19 | 193 | 4 | Powertrain | 29.3 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 (1.3L turbo); 0W-30/5W-30 (1.2L turbo) · 4.8 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/60R17
Known issues for this generation
Recall 20V537000 covers certain 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 2020 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed; a seat missing those bolts may move in a crash. Recall 21V440000 covers certain 2021-2022 Trailblazer and 2020-2022 Encore GX vehicles. The emergency jack can fracture if not positioned as directed in the owner's manual, which can allow the vehicle to collapse. Recall 26V539000 covers certain 2024-2026 Trailblazer vehicles (among Buick Envista, Encore GX, and Chevrolet Trax) where the rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Trailblazer years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2024 at 11 (from 33 complaints), 2023 at 16 (from 68 complaints), and 2022 at 18 (from 110 complaints).
Which Chevrolet Trailblazer year has the most owner complaints?
2021 has the most complaints per year, at 19 (193 complaints). 2021 through 2024 are in that same range. On the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 25 of 193 complaints name Powertrain.
How do Chevrolet Trailblazer owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Chevrolet Trailblazer years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Chevrolet Trailblazer years are too early to compare?
The Chevrolet Trailblazer 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What oil does a Chevrolet Trailblazer take?
2021+ US crossovers: 0W-20 for the 1.3L turbo (about 4.8 qt with filter); 0W-30/5W-30 for the 1.2L turbo (about 4.2 qt).
Does recall 20V537000 cover the Chevrolet Trailblazer?
It covers certain 2021 Trailblazer and 2020 Encore GX vehicles: rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may be missing; dealers install the bolts.
What generation is the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The US crossover generation that began for model year 2021 (not the earlier body-on-frame TrailBlazer).