2026 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 2026 can be compared from 2029.
- Most reported part: Engine (5 complaints, median 100 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
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles, 3 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 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The part named most often is engine, with 5 complaints (42% of the total), followed by electrical system (4) and other or unknown (4). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 101 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Engine5 42%
- Electrical system4 33%
- Other or unknown4 33%
- Brakes3 25%
- Air bags2 17%
- Seat belts1 8.3%
- Tires1 8.3%
Example complaints
Engine: “I was stopped at a red light and when the light turned green to go, the car stalled. Steering wheel locked and I had to turn the car off and back on in the middle of traffic. This happened twice in one day to me. I brought it to the dealership and they cannot find a fix for this. The car also stalled on the service manager on the expressway.”
NHTSA complaint #11772168, filed 2026-10Electrical system: “I experienced a Hard Stall at a Red Light. The Auto Start/Stop Feature was engaged. The Console displayed Press Brake Pedal to Start . I had to shift into Neutral and manually restart the Vehicle. I had the Vehicle checked at my Dealer and there were No Error Codes Thrown and the Dealer Service Department could not recreate the Stall.”
NHTSA complaint #11764167, filed 2026-09Other or unknown: “Yes the mirrors on my 26LT Chevrolet also on the 23 Chevrolet LT even on the older trax that I had The vehicles are pretty much identical as far as body style inside outside wheelbase etcetera My problem is the mirrors the right mirror the left mirror cut your vision off big time i'm only about 5657 inches high and I sit back low and you cannot see left or right it can cut whole car off at a stop light”
NHTSA complaint #11766406, filed 2026-09Brakes: “Event happened on January 19th 2026. I’ve had my brand new car for 10 days and on the morning of the 10th day I started it to see multiple warnings. The car was in park and had not yet moved that day and a “Service Stabilitrak” came up. Once I started moving 2 more alerts came up “Break system failure, 62MPH top speed” and “Service power steering”. I brought it to the dealer and they diagnosed it with a Master Break Cylinder failure. The car has 120 miles on it. And due to the part being on back order I’ve been without that new car for over 3 weeks now.”
NHTSA complaint #11717422, filed 2026-02Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 100 and 20,000 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 2026 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 |
| Trailblazer · SUV AWD | not rated | 5 / 4 | — | — | 4 · 17.9% risk |
| Trailblazer · SUV FWD | not rated | 5 / 4 | — | — | 4 · 18.5% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2026 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2025: 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 2026 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 FFV | 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 2026 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. 101 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 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 5 complaints (42% of the total), followed by electrical system with 4.
Has the 2026 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 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2026 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 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer get?
The EPA rates the 2026 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 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,000 miles and the middle half falls between 100 and 20,000 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.