2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 15%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 15% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer stated that the brake light switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10621354, filed 2014-08, 60,000 miles“The contact owns 2001 Chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that the actuator for the tailgate malfunctioned, preventing the tailgate from opening properly. The contact mentioned that due to the failure, the blinker and brake light bulbs were unable to be replaced when faulty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician replaced the rear window, actuator and the brake light bulbs. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who then replaced the rear glass and actuator again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10644811, filed 2014-10, 50,000 miles“While driving ABS light came on. When applying brakes pedal went to the floor. Dealer contacted. The vehicle had gone through five red lights, intersections, and stop signs with no brakes and was unable to stop. Other problems were: the tires were out of round(all 4), there were no brake or tail lights, the engine surged, the speedometer fluctuated, there was a smoke and or smoky odor, the electronic brake control failed, the vehicle did not start, the brakes would lock when the vehicle was backed, and the battery died.”
NHTSA complaint #8004866, filed 2002-03Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10019186Feb 16, 2006Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 13 | 48% |
| 2008 | 17 | 9% |
| 2007 | 151 | 21% |
| 2006 | 112 | 10% |
| 2005 | 140 | 10% |
| 2004 | 101 | 9% |
| 2003 | 77 | 9% |
| 2002 | 143 | 12% |
| 2001 | 3 | 15% |
| 2000 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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