Chevrolet Trailblazer years to avoid
The Chevrolet Trailblazer years to avoid are 2005, 2002, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2007, 2021, 2008 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2014 is the cleanest year on record.
9,345
Total complaints
29
Recall campaigns
1999–2026
Years covered
8
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Trailblazer years to avoid
Every Trailblazer year
Common questions
What are the worst Chevrolet Trailblazer years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Trailblazer years to avoid are 2005, 2002, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2007, 2021, 2008. The cleanest year on record is 2014.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Trailblazer?
By complaint volume, 2014 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Trailblazer years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Trailblazer have?
Across all model years, the Trailblazer has 29 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 9,345 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.