2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 197 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2% of the 197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50 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.
“When it is dark outside and you put the vehicle in reverse, the lights next to the back up camera causes the screen inside the car to show bright white. There is no way to shut the screen off when in reverse. I have turned the brightness all the way down but it is still very bright making it impossible to see your surroundings safely. I have almost hit a tree and drove into a ditch trying to reverse at dark. This is very dangerous and needs to be fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11354660, filed 2020-09, 50 miles“On 5 separate occasions the windshield wipers have stopped working while in use. The wipers returned to the home position and would not turn back on. Each time I had to get safely to the side of the road and stop shut the car off while travelling at highway speeds. After 10-15 minutes the wipers began working until the next incident. My safety as well as others on the road I was travelling were put at risk as I was not able to see out of the front windshield. The vehicle has not been inspected by anyone other than me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11662462, filed 2025-05“Front wipers spray only on one side, the working side changes, sometimes it only squirts on one side, sometimes it sprays over top the roof of the car, sometimes it doesn't work at all. Reservoir is full, rear window spray nozzles always work properly. I'm unable to wash away debris, in winter with snowy roads it can leave salty/muddy windows. Sap from the trees & pollen create poor visibility. No warning lights are on, never have been. This happened without incident.”
NHTSA complaint #11516628, filed 2023-04“Wiper system failed. No function of front wipers. Issue occurred on freeway, in heavy rain conditions, with fast moving traffic surrounding. Visibility with the inability to clear the windshield was at a minimum or not possible. Required pulling over, could have easily caused collision with no forward vision. Vehicle is currently at a dealership for evaluation. Previously brought into dealership, “no problem found” reported by the dealership mechanics. Three separate occurrences of this issue. No other warnings or lights associated.”
NHTSA complaint #11516507, filed 2023-04Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 | 3 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 8 | 4% |
| 2007 | 82 | 11% |
| 2006 | 102 | 9% |
| 2005 | 45 | 3% |
| 2004 | 31 | 3% |
| 2003 | 70 | 8% |
| 2002 | 106 | 9% |
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 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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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