2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Among the better years
The 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer is among the quieter years of the Trailblazer on NHTSA's books: 31 complaints (75% below the model's median year), no recalls, and no open investigations.
Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 10 reports (32% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.
31
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
5
NCAP overall · of 5 stars
How does 2025 compare to other Trailblazer years?
What are the most common 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | 32% | — flat |
| Other | 7 | 23% | ▲ up |
| Transmission | 6 | 19% | — flat |
| Engine | 3 | 10% | ▼ down |
| Brakes | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Visibility & Wipers | 1 | 3% | — flat |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Lighting | 1 | 3% | — flat |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“Rear camera stoped working. I read 2022 to 2024 had recalls on internet. Ours is 2025. Been to dealer they ordered new camera under warranty. But there on back order. They said they would call us when it came in. Thatâs the story.”
“The nut on the axle on the passenger side of the vehicle came completely off. Not sure how long it was off as it was âsmoothâ and full of dirt. From what I was told the wheel could fall off. I travel on an interstate at 80 miles an hour daily. I bought this car to transport elderly mother to…”
“On 4/14 with only 21 miles on the odometer in this newly purchased car the entire transmission failed, per the dealership because of a âleaking valveâ. The check engine light came on after the car was jumpy and then the car refused to speed up on an extremely busy street and began locking up,…”
“While driving the car stalled and eventually stopped running. The battery was still on, but there was no power to the engine. The car needed to be pushed out of the road and towed to the dealership for work.”
“Rear camera stoped working. I read 2022 to 2024 had recalls on internet. Ours is 2025. Been to dealer they ordered new camera under warranty. But there on back order. They said they would call us when it came in. Thatâs the story.”
2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer — common questions
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?
Its record is better than the model's norm: 31 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Trailblazer year, with 0 recalls and no open investigations.
What are the most common 2025 Trailblazer problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (10 complaints), other (7 complaints), transmission (6 complaints).
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
Which Chevrolet Trailblazer years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Trailblazer years to avoid are 2005, 2002, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2021. The cleanest record among Trailblazer years belongs to 2014.
How safe is the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
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.