Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
2002
2003
2004
2006
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext - 266 complaints in its first 8 years (313 to date)
- 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext - 224 complaints in its first 8 years (261 to date)
- 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext - 173 complaints in its first 8 years (189 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext - 91 complaints in its first 8 years (100 to date)
- 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext - 173 complaints in its first 8 years (189 to date)
- 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext - 224 complaints in its first 8 years (261 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext | 189 | 173 | 6 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext | 261 | 224 | 1 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext | 313 | 266 | 3 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext | 100 | 91 | 3 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V599000 | 2006 | Visibility | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy vehicles, and 2006 GMC Envoy XL and Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT... |
| 15V519000 | 2006 | Exterior Lighting | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006... |
| 14V404000 | 2006 | Visibility | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick... |
| 13V248000 | 2006 | Visibility | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick... |
| 05V552000 | 2006 | Equipment | CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 05V494000 | 2002-2003 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE A REAR SIDE CLOSURE LATCH THAT MAY NOT LATCH OR UNLATCH DUE TO CORROSION CAUSED BY ROAD SPLASH, SUCH AS WATER AND ROAD SALT. |
| 05V455000 | 2006 | Steering | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. |
| 04V527000 | 2002-2004 | Exterior Lighting | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, VIBRATION AND HEAT MAY CAUSE THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP BULB TO LOOSEN IN ITS SOCKET. |
| 04V046000 | 2002-2003 | Visibility | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS THAT WILL NOT TURN ON, CEASE OPERATION WHILE IN USE, FAIL TO TURN OFF/ON BY THEMSELVES (MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPER... |