With 4 recalls and 179 complaints, the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

179

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

20V5370002020-03-09

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed.

If an occupied front seat is missing the rear attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing risk of injury to the occupant.

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20V2950002020-21-05

TIRES

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles factory-equipped with optional 17-inch sport terrain tires. The certification label on these vehicles does not provide the tire size and cold tire pressure information for front and rear tires, as required. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

If drivers are uninformed and overinflate or underinflate their tires, this may increase the risk of a crash.

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20V5880002020-24-09

SERVICE BRAKES

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.

If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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21V4400002021-10-06

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT:STAND

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.

A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer's biggest weak point? UNKNOWN OR OTHER. It leads 179 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Unknown Or Other31

02Power Train23

03Engine14

04Service Brakes12

05Electrical System11

179 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Chevrolet Trailblazer Fuel Economy

28–31mpg combined

26-29city

30-33hwy

$2,200-$2,400/yr

Fuel economy for the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer ranges from 28 to 31 MPG combined across 3 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Trailblazer FWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

31mpg

1.3L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

29 city33 hwy~$2,200/yr7/10 Clean

Trailblazer FWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

29mpg

1.2L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city31 hwy~$2,350/yr6/10 Average

Trailblazer AWD - Automatic 9-spd

28mpg

1.3L 3-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

26 city30 hwy~$2,400/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer

37States

25%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Michigan (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 36 other states nationwide.

MIMichigan

1,04710%

TXTexas

9479%

PAPennsylvania

7867%

ILIllinois

6566%

FLFlorida

6546%

MOMissouri

6066%

OHOhio

5295%

NYNew York

5045%

CACalifornia

4604%

DEDelaware

3603%

OKOklahoma

3003%

DCWashington DC

2793%

INIndiana

2722%

MDMaryland

2482%

NJNew Jersey

2202%

MNMinnesota

2162%

GAGeorgia

2162%

NCNorth Carolina

2152%

AZ182

WI182

TN165

CO150

NH146

IA145

NE135

WA114

KY88

AL87

LA83

UT81

MA72

AR66

NV62

RI61

SC59

VT56

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2021.

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. There are 4 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

NHTSA shows 4 recall campaigns for the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

You'll get between 28 and 31 MPG combined from the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER problems top the list with 179 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.