2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 732 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2% of the 732 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“My son in law was driving the car with my permission and while making a left turn the vehicle stalled; there was no steering or brakes. The steering wheel locked up during the turn and caused the vehicle to continue turning on it's own and I proceeded to hit a pole. The radio and lights were still on during this time, however, the engine shut off.”
NHTSA complaint #10575594, filed 2014-03, 60,000 miles“Right brake light continues to go out and the connector is burned and corroded. Also, I am continuously replacing my headlights and brake lights. Once replacing, the light works for about 3-4 weeks. It appears there is a problem with the brake light connector circuit board. Please help!”
NHTSA complaint #11024590, filed 2017-09, 160,000 miles“I have had my SUV since 2011 have had no problems with it until about feb. 25,2019. I had my brakes replaced ftont and back along with the rotors. A week after that I was driving on the highway come up to a red light was slowing down and when I got to 10 MPH it started to paulsate and wasn't for sure if I was going to stop completely. I finally did. I took it back to my mechanic he checked the ABS to see if the wheels were spinning at the same speed and they were. …”
NHTSA complaint #11195930, filed 2019-04, 169,150 miles“While driving at 45 MPH (foot not on the gas, going downhill) the vehicle lost all power. Was approaching a stoplight and brake to stop. After truck came to full stop due to me braking for light anyhow, brake pedal became hard, unable to push down or pump. Stopped at traffic light not knowing what happened since gas tank was full, I shut key (truck) off, and on waited till light turned green, it restarted on the first attempt thank goodness. …”
NHTSA complaint #10479873, filed 2012-10, 91,000 miles“I leased a 2007 chevy Trailblazer on may 31st 2007 at wally edgar dealership. When the weather started turning below 50degrees the brakes started to fail. We took it into wally edgar dealership in january 2008. All they did was bleed the brakes. Within 2 months the brakes were back to failing. I took it in to lunghumer dealership in april 2008, this time they replaced the master cylinder. That worked for awhile.. Well within a month I was back at wally edgar dropping it off because the brake pedal had exceeded the last two times it was within 1/2 inch of the floor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10257573, filed 2009-02, 24,591 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10213760Jan 10, 2022This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 25% |
| 2025 | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 | 5 | 14% |
| 2023 | 17 | 23% |
| 2022 | 16 | 14% |
| 2021 | 32 | 16% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 15 | 8% |
| 2007 | 12 | 2% |
| 2006 | 28 | 3% |
| 2005 | 29 | 2% |
| 2004 | 24 | 2% |
| 2003 | 36 | 4% |
| 2002 | 55 | 5% |
| 2001 | 4 | 20% |
| 2000 | 4 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer
311 complaintsElectrical system
200 complaintsExterior lighting
151 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
82 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsElectronic stability control
17 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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