2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer Problems
Compared with other Chevrolet Trailblazer years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (14 complaints, median 36,800 mi).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2023
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 26filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 18,750miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 31 mpgcombined, 1.3L 3-cyl FWD · 29 city / 33 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The part named most often is electrical system, with 14 complaints (54% of the total), followed by other or unknown (7) and transmission and drivetrain (6). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 18,750 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 272 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 39 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 169 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system14 54%
- Other or unknown7 27%
- Engine3 12%
- Brakes2 7.7%
- Lane departure2 7.7%
- Steering2 7.7%
- Air bags1 3.9%
Also reported: Back-over prevention (rear camera) (1), Exterior lighting (1), Body and structure (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “About a year ago I brought my car to the dealership because my computer blacked out which resulted in losing power steering and braking ability. I was told they hooked it up to the computer and found nothing and sent me on my way. Last week this same thing happened 5x in one day and I lost all computer function for 24 hours. The computer has since glitched and blacked out multiple times but have not lost steering or braking.”
NHTSA complaint #11761104, filed 2026-08Other or unknown: “The nut on the axle on the passenger side of the vehicle came completely off. Not sure how long it was off as it was “smooth” and full of dirt. From what I was told the wheel could fall off. I travel on an interstate at 80 miles an hour daily. I bought this car to transport elderly mother to appointments. I am not feeling confident in this vehicle. I would trade it if I was not upside down in it. The dealership has been great.”
NHTSA complaint #11718076, filed 2026-02Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that when he stopped the vehicle and had shut the vehicle off but had left the vehicle in drive (D) and had not engaged the parking brake, the vehicle rolled forward. The contact stated that this was also occurring when he had stopped the vehicle, turned the vehicle off and placed it in reverse (R) without engaging the parking brake the vehicle rolled backwards. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11631058, filed 2024-12, 700 milesEngine: “While driving the car stalled and eventually stopped running. The battery was still on, but there was no power to the engine. The car needed to be pushed out of the road and towed to the dealership for work.”
NHTSA complaint #11660226, filed 2025-05Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 700 and 36,800 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailblazer · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 17.9% risk |
| Trailblazer · SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 18.5% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2024: same overall rating; 2026: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailblazer AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | 9-speed automatic | 26 | 29 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Trailblazer FWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | CVT | 29 | 33 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Trailblazer FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl · flex-fuel | CVT | 30 | 31 | 30 | $2,250 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 26V539000Aug 20, 2026Back over prevention › Sensing system › CameraCovers: Chevrolet Trailblazer 2024–2026, Buick Encore GX 2024–2026, Envista 2024–2025 +1 more
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Recall details for the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 272 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038741Oct 22, 2026Other or unknown. PI provides information on how to obtain a restricted radio
- 11038460Oct 7, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.
- 11038136Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being…
- 11038132Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037320Sep 10, 2026Other or unknown. This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11037252Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information provides the dealer information of the location of the rear seat child anchors.
- 11036693Aug 28, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information provides a diagnostic tip for diagnosing an issue with Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise and Lane Keep Assist Turns Off or Inoperative.
- 11036690Aug 27, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to the technicians a diagnostic tip if a technician loses communication with the image processor #2 and how to restore communication
Other model years of the Chevrolet Trailblazer
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 12,000 | 1 | 5 | 31 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 26 | 18,750 | 1 | 5 | 31 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 36 | 10,000 | 1 | 5 | 31 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 75 | 42,481 | 0 | 5 | 31 | 50 · Typical | Too new |
| 2022 | 112 | 37,750 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 69 · More | Rising |
| 2021 | 198 | 20,000 | 4 | 4–5 | 31 | 100 · More | Rising |
| 2009 | 27 | 83,000 | 0 | — | 16 | 0 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2008 | 193 | 73,000 | 0 | — | 16 | 49 · Typical | Falling |
| 2007 | 732 | 71,100 | 5 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 1,108 | 68,000 | 8 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 1,466 | 70,000 | 2 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 1,081 | 67,075 | 2 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 901 | 75,000 | 8 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 1,149 | 65,000 | 12 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 20 | 76,531 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 26 | 70,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Chevrolet Trailblazer model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?
NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 14 complaints (54% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 7.
Has the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer (Trailblazer FWD, 1.3L 3-cyl) at 31 mpg combined, 29 city and 33 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 18,750 miles and the middle half falls between 700 and 36,800 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.