The Lemon IndexChevrolet Trailblazer recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2002–2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
Check a VIN to see that car's model-year report and recalls.
Every recall 31
1 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Back over prevention · recall issued Aug 2026 · model years 2024–2025 New: most likely still open
The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
306,511 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V539000
- Equipment · recall issued Jun 2021 · model years 2021–2022
The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.
135,400 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V440000
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2020 · model year 2021
Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.
3,677 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V588000
- Seats · recall issued Sep 2020 · model year 2021
The rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed.
105 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V537000
- Tires · recall issued May 2020 · model year 2021
The certification label on these vehicles does not provide the tire size and cold tire pressure information for front and rear tires, as required.
20 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V295000
- Visibility · recall issued Sep 2015 · model years 2006–2007
Fluid may enter into the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board, causing window switches to become inoperative.
9,932 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V599000
- Lights · recall issued Aug 2015 · model years 2006–2007
In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
429,170 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V519000
- Visibility · recall issued Jul 2014 · model years 2006–2007
Fluid may enter the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board.
184,611 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V404000
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- Electrical · recall issued Jun 2013 · model years 2006–2007
Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board.
193,652 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V248000
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2012 · model years 2006–2007
Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit boa.
278,174 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V406000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2006 · model years 2005–2006
CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED.
- Lights · recall issued Mar 2006 · model year 2002
CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPL…
- Equipment · recall issued Dec 2005 · model year 2006
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LAB…
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Oct 2005 · model year 2003
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.
- Steering · recall issued Oct 2005 · model year 2006
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION.
- Lights · recall issued May 2005 · model years 2003–2004
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER WISHING TO SIGNAL A TURN BY MOVING THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LEVER, (UP OR DOWN) MAY CAUSE THE FRONT MARKER/TURN LIGHTS AND REAR TURN LIGHTS TO FLASH IN A MANNER SIMI…
- Visibility · recall issued Feb 2005 · model year 2005
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, 'WINDSHIELD MOUNTING.' THE WINDSHIELD URETHANE BEAD MAY NOT HAVE ADHERED TO THE BODY IN CERTAIN AREAS …
- Lights · recall issued Nov 2004 · model years 2002–2004
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, VIBRATION AND HEAT MAY CAUSE THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP BULB TO LOOSEN IN ITS SOCKET.
- Seat belts · recall issued Apr 2004 · model year 2002
CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." ONE OF THE TWO SENSORS IN THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT…
- Visibility · recall issued Feb 2004 · model years 2002–2003
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 SYSTEM), OR HAVE CONTINUOUS WINDSHIELD WASHER …
- Equipment · recall issued Jul 2003 · model years 2002–2003
CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE ME…
- Brakes · recall issued Apr 2003 · model year 2003
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A LEFT-FRONT BRAKE PIPE WITH A CIRCUMFERENTIAL SCORE AT A RANDOM LOCATION ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE PIPE AS THE RESULT OF THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
- Electrical · recall issued Mar 2003 · model year 2002
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 101, "CONTROL LOCATION, IDENTIFICATION, AND ILLUMINATION" AND NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE …
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Mar 2003 · model years 2002–2003
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A MECHANICAL OVERRIDE THAT COULD ALLOW THE IGNITI…
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2003 · model year 2003
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG THAT MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED.
- Body structure · recall issued Oct 2002 · model year 2002
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ARE MISSING WELDS ON THE REAR FLOOR PLAN.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Aug 2002 · model year 2002
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A FUEL FILTER FITTING CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED.
- Airbags · recall issued Aug 2002 · model years 2002–2003
CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Oct 2001 · model year 2002
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Sep 2001 · model year 2002
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES (4 WHEEL-DRIVE).
- Suspension · recall issued Apr 2001 · model year 2002
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Trailblazer?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Trailblazer have?
31 recall campaigns across model years 2002–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 46.
Which Chevrolet Trailblazer year has the most recalls?
The 2002, with 13 campaigns. 2003: 9, 2006: 8, 2007: 5.
What are most Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls about?
Lights: 4 of the 31 campaigns. Then visibility (4) and airbags (3).
What is the newest Chevrolet Trailblazer recall?
Back over prevention, filed Aug 2026 (NHTSA 26V539000): The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
What is the biggest Chevrolet Trailblazer recall?
NHTSA 15V519000 (lights, Aug 2015) covers 429,170 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
How do I check if my Chevrolet Trailblazer has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Chevrolet dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Chevrolet Trailblazer: problems and best years · All Chevrolet recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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