2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems and complaints
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The most-reported areas: Engine (5), Unknown Or Other (4), Electrical System (4).
Key takeaways
- 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 42% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 33% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 33% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 25% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 17% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 8% |
| Tires | 1 | 8% |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER SUV N/A AWD | Not rated | 5/5 | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2026 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER SUV N/A FWD | Not rated | 5/5 | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2026 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER SUV N/A AWD EARLY RELEASE | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER SUV N/A FWD EARLY RELEASE | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-10-19
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 man...
Electrical System,air Bags - filed 2026-10-13
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving between 45 and 60 MPH, the air bag and safety restraint warning lights unexpectedly illuminated. After the warning lights illuminated, the steering felt loose, and the brake pedal locked, slid, and then released when engaged. The conta...
Engine - filed 2026-10-05
Engine shuts off while in drive but stopped- three times, twice at stop lights and once in a drive thru.
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More for the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.