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What 181 owners told NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (181)Crash / fire / injury (9)Electrical system (38)Transmission & drivetrain (35)Engine (33)Brakes (31)Fuel system (17)Driver assistance (10)Body & structure (8)Steering (6)Speed control (5)Visibility & wipers (4)

1 of 181 complaints match · Body & structure · crash/fire/injury only · clear filters

May 3, 2022Body & structure1 injury

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while outside the vehicle, the power liftgate opened and closed independently. The liftgate struck the driver on the head. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 5. The contact stated that this issue happens a lot and at any time.

NHTSA ODI 11463175

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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer verdict →