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2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls & problems

The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 1 safety recall and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (5 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints12filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Back over preventionAug 20, 2026

Sensing system › Camera

Recall 26V539000306,511 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 17, 2026. Another letter will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

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.

Crash test ratings

2026 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER SUV N/A AWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk17.9%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2026 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER SUV N/A FWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk18.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2026 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER SUV N/A AWD EARLY RELEASE

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk17.9%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2026 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER SUV N/A FWD EARLY RELEASE

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk18.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Trailblazer FWD

31mpg combined
City / highway29 / 33 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.3 L · 3 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,150/year to fuel

Trailblazer FWD FFV FFV

30mpg combined
City / highway30 / 31 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.2 L · 3 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,250/year to fuel

Trailblazer AWD

27mpg combined
City / highway26 / 29 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.3 L · 3 cyl · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,500/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Engine5000—
Electrical system4000—
Unknown or other4100—
Service brakes3000—
Air bags2101—
Power train1000—
Tires1000—
Seat belts1101—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.