2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 15%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 15% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“Driver door does not close. We've had it in a few times for repair as the driver's door hinges were loose. I was told by my mechanic of 13 years that he will not be able to repair it again. The last repair did not hold long, just about a week. Then I brought it to our local chevy dealer for repair as the door would not close all the way and bounce around on bumps. I was told the chevy mechanic that they are not able to repair the door, that I can take it to the body shop. My parents were the original owners. Just through normal driving the door would loosen, and drop out of alignment. …”
NHTSA complaint #10863625, filed 2016-05“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
- 10190934Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10190933Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10138200Nov 12, 2012This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 4% |
| 2021 | 8 | 4% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 11 | 2% |
| 2006 | 26 | 2% |
| 2005 | 27 | 2% |
| 2004 | 23 | 2% |
| 2003 | 43 | 5% |
| 2002 | 40 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 15% |
| 2000 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsExterior lighting
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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