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2002–2006 · 4 model years

Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext recalls & problems by year

13 recalls and 863 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2003313 complaints
Most recalls20066 recalls
Crashes reported18in owner complaints
Injuries reported290 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
01002003004002002: 100 complaints, 3 recalls2003: 313 complaints, 3 recalls2004: 261 complaints, 1 recalls2006: 189 complaints, 6 recalls2002200320042006
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2006 Trailblazer Ext—15–16 mpg61892240
2004 Trailblazer Ext—15–16 mpg126163130
2003 Trailblazer Ext—14–16 mpg331376110
2002 Trailblazer Ext—15–16 mpg31003210

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system281
  • Fuel system, gasoline241
  • Power train97
  • Exterior lighting60
  • Visibility53
  • Engine and engine cooling50
  • Structure47
  • Fuel system, other35