2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls

4 safety recalls, 198 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

4Recalls
198Complaints
10Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer recall list

Equipment recall

21V-440
June 10, 2021 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
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.
Safety risk
A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A212335470.

Service Brakes recall

20V-588
September 24, 2020 · General Motors LLC
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.

Seats recall

20V-537
September 3, 2020 · General Motors LLC
Problem
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.
Safety risk
If an occupied front seat is missing the rear attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing risk of injury to the occupant.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect seat attachments for both front seats and install attachment bolts as needed, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202304380.

Tires recall

20V-295
May 21, 2020 · General Motors LLC
Problem
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."
Safety risk
If drivers are uninformed and overinflate or underinflate their tires, this may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and will mail corrected labels for customers to apply, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2020. Owners may call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A202304070.

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer owner complaints

198 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Unknown or Other56
Power Train41
Electrical System41
Engine39
Service Brakes30
Fuel/Propulsion System17
Forward Collision Avoidance11
Structure8
Steering6
Vehicle Speed Control5

Recent complaints

October 26, 2026Engine

The contact owned a 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The message "Reduce Engine Power" was displayed before the instrument panel went blank. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was towed to several mechanics and the dealer, and the vehicle was diagnosed with timing chain failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 48,000.

October 24, 2026Unknown or Other

I have been having issues shifting into park. My Trailblazer will sit there and tell me to shift into park multiple times before it will recognize park. I’ve had to hit the gear shift a couple times before it will recognize park.

October 20, 2026Unknown or Other

While driving on the interstate on October 17, 2026, my 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer (1.2L turbo) suddenly lost engine power and would not accelerate, with the check engine light on. I had to coast to the shoulder and have the vehicle towed. The dealer diagnosed a failed turbocharger and a failed timing belt at 110,904 miles — far below GM's own 150,000-mile replacement interval for this belt. A timing belt that fails early can cause sudden, total loss of power at highway speed with no warning. This is a serious safety hazard. An Ohio state trooper had to assist with getting myself and my minor son off the interstate and to a safe location.

October 5, 2026Power Train

My 2021 Trailblazer does not shift into drive properly from park or reverse. When shifting into drive, the engine revs but does not move forward. In some cases, the vehicle also shakes and jolts for several seconds. It is also slow to shift into higher gears at high speeds on the freeway. In cases of quick acceleration, the check engine light comes on and the message "Engine Power Reduced" shows. This has caused potentially dangerous situations where I am not able to accelerate to match the flow of traffic, especially when merging onto the freeway. I have taken the car to both a Chevy dealership and an independent shop, who have both confirmed that there is a "loss of forward gear" and pulle

October 3, 2026Service BrakesForward Collision Avoidance

ABS brake system failed causing breaking to surge and not work correctly and not stop like it should resulting in having to have the ABS module and pump replaced at an extreme cost. With no clear cause and using the same parts this is likely to happen again. Had to be taken to the dealer because it required special software and bleeding procedure that a local shop wasn't able to do. The dealership stated that this should probably be covered soon in a recall that this was a known problem and they have had quite a few issues with this ABS pump assembly.

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD Later Release★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD Later Release★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD Early Release★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD Early Release★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 18.5%.

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer recall FAQ

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The most recent, filed June 10, 2021, concerns the equipment.

What are the most common 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems?

Owners have filed 198 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is unknown or other (56 reports), followed by power train.

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer safe?

The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

Contact any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.