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2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer brakes problems

The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 31 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

31

Brakes complaints

12%

Share of year

4

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

Related recalls

20V588000BrakesSeptember 24, 2020 · 3,677 units

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.

Consequence

If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.

What owners report

Was in the middle of a 3 car collision. After about 5 min engine started smoking and a fire started. Fire slowly escalated and fully engulfed the entire car.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · July 26, 2021 · crash · fire

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?

NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer brakes — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer brakes?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the brakes: 20V588000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.