2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls & problems
The 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 20 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints20filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling Engine › Gasoline; Exhaust system › Emission control | 5 | — |
| Power train Automatic transmission | 5 | 80,000 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 3 | — |
| Exterior lighting Brake lights › Switch; Brake lights | 3 | — |
| Structure Body › Tailgate; Body | 3 | — |
| Electrical system 12v/24v/48v battery | 2 | — |
| Air bags Frontal | 2 | — |
| Tires | 1 | — |
| Unknown or other | 1 | — |
| Equipment Appliance › Air conditioner | 1 | — |
| Trailer hitches | 1 | — |
| Service brakes | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Apr 2, 2016Structure › Body
DRIVER DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE. WE'VE HAD IT IN A FEW TIMES FOR REPAIR AS THE DRIVER'S DOOR HINGES WERE LOOSE. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC OF 13 YEARS THAT HE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REPAIR IT AGAIN. THE LAST REPAIR DID NOT HOLD LONG, JUST ABOUT A WEEK. THEN I BROUGHT IT TO OUR LOCAL CHEVY DEALER FOR REPAIR AS THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY AND BOUNCE AROUND ON BUMPS. I WAS TOLD THE CHEVY MECHANIC THAT THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO REPAIR THE DOOR, THAT I CAN TAKE IT TO THE BODY SHOP. MY PARENTS WERE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS. JUST THROUGH NORMAL DRIVING THE DOOR WOULD LOOSEN, AND DROP OUT OF ALIGNMENT. I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK IN FOR REPAIRS A FEW TIMES AS WELL. I HAVE HEARD FROM MY MECHANIC AND THE CHEVY… - Aug 29, 2015 · 116,000 milesPower train
2001 TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS HAD TO BE FIXED. IN 2016 TRANSMISSION STARTED ACTING UP AGAIN, REVERSE WENT OUT AND WOULDN'T SHIFT PROPERLY IN 1ST, 2ND GEAR. HAD TO BE REBUILT AGAIN. - Oct 1, 2003 · 50,000 milesStructure › Body › Tailgate
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACTUATOR FOR THE TAILGATE MALFUNCTIONED, PREVENTING THE TAILGATE FROM OPENING PROPERLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE BLINKER AND BRAKE LIGHT BULBS WERE UNABLE TO BE REPLACED WHEN FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE REAR WINDOW, ACTUATOR AND THE BRAKE LIGHT BULBS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO THEN REPLACED THE REAR GLASS AND ACTUATOR AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT A SAFETY DEFECT ALTHOUGH THE BRAKE LIGHTS NEEDED… - Aug 9, 2014 · 60,000 milesExterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. - Jul 21, 2013 · 110,000 milesService brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A SPRING WITHIN THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY HAD FRACTURED, WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000. *TR - Sep 6, 2011 · 148,937 milesElectrical system
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE ABS WARNING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING OVER A ROAD BUMP, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THE DEALER, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,937 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 149,854. KMJ CONSUMER IS HAVE MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH CAR. EN KAY AUTOMOVITE GROUP HAS CAR AIND WILL NOT GIVE IT BACK. UPDATED 11/10/2011 *LN - Oct 3, 2009 · 76,531 milesService brakes, hydraulic
WHILE COMING TO A STOP IN MY 2001 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER THE BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) KEEPS ENGAGING CAUSING IT NOT TO STOP. I HAVE WENT THROUGH MANY STOP SIGNS AND INTERSECTIONS FROM NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP. CHANGED ALL THE BRAKES ,BLEED THE BRAKES AND PUT NEW SENSORS ON..STILL HAVING THE SAME ISSUES . I HAVE READ THAT GM KNOWS THAT THIS IS A FLAW IN THE DESIGN ,WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT? *TR - Jul 7, 2008 · 74,700 milesPower train
SERVICED MY '02 TRAILBLAZER AT DEALER BEFORE TRIP TO MOUNTAINS OIL CHANGED, COOLANT CHANGED , BRAKES CHECKED. RETURNED AND NEXT DAY NOTICED A LEAK UNDER DRIVERS SIDE BEHIND FRONT WHEEL. TOOK BACK TO DEALER AND TOLD THE TRANSMISSION BLEW AND NEED TO REPLACE FRONT PUMP COVER AND OTHER PARTS ASSOCIATED WITH IT AT $1700. *TR
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.