Used Car Checklists

Used Chevrolet Trailblazer: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 400 complaints across these 6 years; the 2021 drew the most.

Chevrolet Trailblazer

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Problems that follow the Trailblazer from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area202120222023202420252026Total
Electrical3215139877
Transmission352995684
Brakes18911442
Engine20713444

Trailblazer generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

  1. First generation

    2021–now

    2024 update: New front fascia design; New running lights; New LED taillights; New exterior colors

Mileages where Trailblazer problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileageProblemYear
0–200 milesBrake system failures2026
0–200 milesTransmission issues2026
2,000–12,776 milesBrake squeal and grinding2023
14,000–29,700 milesFalse Shift to Park warning2022
20,000–45,000 milesShift to Park fault2021
23,000–90,000 milesTurbo reduced engine power2021
25,000–60,000 milesTurbo failure, reduced engine power2023
30,000–36,800 milesExhaust bolts rust and shear2022
43,906–77,000 milesEvap purge pump code2021

Every Trailblazer recall to confirm

4 recalls cover the Trailblazeryears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 1 campaign spans more than one model year.

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