2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 197 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,425miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 1% of the 197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,425 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.
“vThe contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a crack between the muffler and front pipe. The contact was informed that the muffler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,850.”
NHTSA complaint #11678883, filed 2025-08, 57,850 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and was unable to accelerate above 40 MPH. The contact stated that after the failure, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the variable valve timing system. Additionally, the dealer found that the intake camshaft actuator was incorrectly positioned, resulting in damages to the exhaust camshaft. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11666344, filed 2025-06, 81,000 milesEngine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 5% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 12 | 6% |
| 2007 | 12 | 2% |
| 2006 | 24 | 2% |
| 2005 | 44 | 3% |
| 2004 | 39 | 4% |
| 2003 | 65 | 7% |
| 2002 | 143 | 12% |
| 2001 | 5 | 25% |
| 2000 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer
59 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
41 complaintsEngine
38 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsForward collision avoidance
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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