Problems · NHTSA complaints
2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems
Owners filed 782 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer with NHTSA between Jan 2007 and Oct 2025. The most-cited component is fuel system, gasoline (221).
Complaints
782
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
23
Reported by owners
Fires
58
Reported by owners
Injuries
26
People reported injured
Deaths
4
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Fuel system, gasoline221
- Electrical system214
- Exterior lighting162
- Visibility69
- Fuel/propulsion system60
- Fuel system, other43
- Air bags32
- Steering26
- Visibility/wiper22
- Engine22
- Power train19
- Electronic stability control (esc)17
- Engine and engine cooling16
- Structure15
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 53 |
| 2011 | 178 |
| 2012 | 131 |
| 2013 | 58 |
| 2014 | 55 |
| 2015 | 79 |
| 2016 | 66 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Fuel system, gasoline
221 reports2 fires
“FUEL GAUGE ACTS RADICALLY GOING FROM EMPTY TO FULL. AT THIS TIME IS CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STOP AND GO AS IF IT'S OUT OF GAS. THIS HAS HAPPEN AT 55 MILES AN HOUR TO LOW AS 35 MPH. THIS HAS HAPPEN WITH IN TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING THE PERSON FROM BEHIND TO HIT ME AT HIGH SPEEDS. THIS HAS HAPPEN IN A PART OF THE CITY WHERE A PERSON LIKE ME, A WHITE, FEMALE, AND ALONE AT THE TIME COULD HAVE LOST A LOT DUE TO THE HIGH CRIME RATE IN THE AREA. *TR”
Electrical system
214 reports4 crashes39 fires2 related recalls
“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the driver's side power master window switch had failed and failed to roll up the windows. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had caused a significant amount of water to leak into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and the failure was inked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V248000 (Electrical System, Visibility); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 214,000. Parts distribution disconnect.”
Exterior lighting
162 reports2 fires1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH at nighttime, the low-beam headlights started flickering, and then became inoperable. The vehicle decelerated and veered to the side of the road. The contact engaged the high-beam headlights and continued driving. The contact stated that he replaced the low-beam headlights relay several times. Additionally, the contact replaced the low beam headlights switch, bulb, and fuses; however, the failure persisted. The local dealer and a second dealer, Pohanka Chevrolet (13915 US-50, Chantilly, VA 20151) were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact related the failure to GM Campaign Number: N140291. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.”
Visibility
69 reports1 crash16 fires2 related recalls
“MY POWER WINDOW ON THE DRIVER SIDE RECENTLY QUIT WORKING AND I AM DRIVING AROUND IN FREEZING WEATHER WITH THE WINDOW OPEN. I UNDERSTAND THERE WAS A RECALL #13V248000 ON THIS ISSUE. *TR”
Fuel/propulsion system
60 reports1 fire
“GAS GAUGE DOESN'T WORK. NEEDLE ON E AND LIGHT STAYS ON. PERSON I BOUGHT IT FROM REPORTS BROKEN WHEN SHE BOUGHT IT USED. I TRIP MILEAGE TO O WHEN I GET GAS. THEN BY # OF GALLONS I PUT IN I ESTIMATE HOW MANY MILES I THINK I CAN TRAVEL. IT'S NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE TO KEEP TANK FILLED.”
Fuel system, other
43 reports
“MY FUEL GAUGE METER DOESN'T WORK. WHEN EVER I START THE CAR, THE FUEL METER DROPS TO EMPTY. ALSO, ONE DAY IN SUMMER OF 2011, MY DRIVER-SIDE POWER MODULE JUST STOPPED WORKING. THE POWER WINDOWS AND LOCKS NO LONGER WORK FROM MY DRIVER-SIDE DOOR. I AM CONCERNED I WILL RUN OUT OF GAS ON THE INTERSTATE OR HIGHWAY AND CAUSE A WRECK. I ALSO CAN NOT SEE IN THE MORNINGS FROM MY WINDOW BECAUSE IT GETS FOGGY AND THERE IS NO WAY TO ROLL MY WINDOW DOWN. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. *JS”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.