2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 732 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,872miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 1% of the 732 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,872 miles. 2 a fire, 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.
“We were on vacation and we were getting ready to leave and we tried to unlock doors to enter vehicle and all doors except the driver door unlocked. A passenger leaned over to unlock the driver door and hit the driver window down switch. The key was not in the ignition. A burning smell was noticed and the driver door was completely dead. We were able to open the door and drive the vehicle. When I returned home I popped out the driver door module and noticed that the plastic case was melted. …”
NHTSA complaint #10469275, filed 2012-08, 46,500 miles“Vehicle was parked with all doors locked and the vehicle not running. The remote unlock button was engaged and all doors unlocked with the exception of the driver door. The remote unlock was engaged 3 to 4 more times. The door was manually unlocked from passenger's side. When the door was opened, smoke was pouring out of the inside. We poured available liquids down the window slot but smoke was still pouring out. While my spouse went inside the business where we were parked to grab a pitcher of water, I jerked the plastic oval piece around the inside door handle off and saw flames. …”
NHTSA complaint #10469602, filed 2012-08, 125,000 miles“Vehicle was parked for the evening, turned off, no key in ignition, and unattended. Driver door module worked fine the previous day. The next morning, no parts of the module worked. Upon investigation, we discovered that the left side of the module by the driver window button had a burn spot on it and smelled like an electrical fire. The dealer quoted the part only price as over $300.00. Updated 7/31/12 the dealer replaced the door lock module. Updated 08/01/12”
NHTSA complaint #10466727, filed 2012-07, 117,640 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the console on the drivers side door caught fire while the contact was closing the window. The contacts mechanic stated that the entire motor and actuator for the window needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 66,105. The current mileage was 67,001. Updated 10/03/12 the consumer stated the box that holds the controls is melted and smells burnt. The driver's side door would not lock or unlock with remote. …”
NHTSA complaint #10470354, filed 2012-08, 66,105 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
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 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsEngine cooling
12 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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