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2024 Chevrolet TRAILBLAZER

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Quick Summary

The 2024 Chevrolet TRAILBLAZER has 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.6x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: i was driving and the vehicle cluster display and radio went out. i was unable to see how fast i was going and any system info. it eventually came back on. during this time the car was continuing to drive but unable to see any lane - blindspot warning or speed or system controls or warning events..

7 crash reports

50

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

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Safety Stars

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Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

11 complaints
22%
  • I was driving and the vehicle cluster display and radio went out. I was unable to see how fast i was going and any system info. It eventually came back on. During this time the car was continuing to drive but unable to see any lane - blindspot warning or speed or system controls or warning events.
  • See Prior Report 11603493 on 7/19/2024. [XXX] Engine. light on -Stabiltrak Stability - Control System Requires your attention NOW. Cernohous Chevrolet "repaired". Then [XXX] Engine light on again. Cernohous Chevrolet" repaired." [XXX] Engine light on for the 3rd time. They have had my 2024 Trailbla
  • I was driving my 1 week old vehicle, on a city street, foot still on the gas, and the vehicle COMPLETELY shut down; no power at all. it wasn't the auto start/stop technology, but rather a complete power down. no lights, no hazard lights, no dash, nothing worked. The car came to an abrupt stop. The g
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

I was driving and the vehicle cluster display and radio went out. I was unable to see how fast i was going and any system info. It eventually came back on. During this time the car was continuing to drive but unable to see any lane - blindspot warning or speed or system controls or warning events.

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

9 complaints
18%
  • The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that smoke was coming from under the hood. Additionally, there was smoke coming through the interior vents. The vehicle was turned off h
  • While in traffic, brand new 2024 Chevy Trailblazer vehicle has stalled on us a few times now and doesn't start right back up. It appears to happen when the vehicle is going from the fuel saving "start-stop mode" and we've found ourselves in a precarious situtations in traffic. I can foresee this h
  • See Prior Report 11603493 on 7/19/2024. [XXX] Engine. light on -Stabiltrak Stability - Control System Requires your attention NOW. Cernohous Chevrolet "repaired". Then [XXX] Engine light on again. Cernohous Chevrolet" repaired." [XXX] Engine light on for the 3rd time. They have had my 2024 Trailbla
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that smoke was coming from under the hood. Additionally, there was smoke coming through the interior vents. The vehicle was turned off h

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

7 complaints
14%
  • See Prior Report 11603493 on 7/19/2024. [XXX] Engine. light on -Stabiltrak Stability - Control System Requires your attention NOW. Cernohous Chevrolet "repaired". Then [XXX] Engine light on again. Cernohous Chevrolet" repaired." [XXX] Engine light on for the 3rd time. They have had my 2024 Trailbla
  • My daughter was stopped at a stoplight and the auto-stop engaged. The light turned green and she began to accelerate when all of the error lights on the dash lit up, then the dash info system and infotainment system went out followed by the engine turning off and not restarting. While all of this ha
  • The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the contact stated that when the parking brake was released, the vehicle jerked. The contact stated when the accelerator pedal was depre
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

See Prior Report 11603493 on 7/19/2024. [XXX] Engine. light on -Stabiltrak Stability - Control System Requires your attention NOW. Cernohous Chevrolet "repaired". Then [XXX] Engine light on again. Cernohous Chevrolet" repaired." [XXX] Engine light on for the 3rd time. They have had my 2024 Trailbla

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

5 complaints
10%
  • This has happened twice with my vehicle that the emergency brakes and alert are not working. I had to slam on brakes just to stop from hitting the car in front of me. The emergency brakes did not work at all. I have it on in my car.
  • I was driving and the vehicle cluster display and radio went out. I was unable to see how fast i was going and any system info. It eventually came back on. During this time the car was continuing to drive but unable to see any lane - blindspot warning or speed or system controls or warning events.
  • The audio in the vehicle goes out the radio and the warning sounds for all the safety alerts. The vehicle has been to the dealer 3 times the problem still is occurring. The problem is random no telling when it will occur. I have called GM customer service they were useless. When the audio for the ve
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

This has happened twice with my vehicle that the emergency brakes and alert are not working. I had to slam on brakes just to stop from hitting the car in front of me. The emergency brakes did not work at all. I have it on in my car.

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

5 complaints
10%
  • The audio in the vehicle goes out the radio and the warning sounds for all the safety alerts. The vehicle has been to the dealer 3 times the problem still is occurring. The problem is random no telling when it will occur. I have called GM customer service they were useless. When the audio for the ve
  • Traded in a good 2018 Chevy Cruze for a trailblazer that just keep cutting off and wouldn’t start back contacted dealer 9,989 miles 11 months old it would cut off it said the theft determine system needs service then one day it just wouldn’t start at all it would cut off while driving I had it towed
  • The dash and radio have gone out while driving several times now. Was driving out of state on vacation and it has gone out on us over 9 times. We will be driving and the dash goes black. You can’t see your speed, gas or radio.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

The audio in the vehicle goes out the radio and the warning sounds for all the safety alerts. The vehicle has been to the dealer 3 times the problem still is occurring. The problem is random no telling when it will occur. I have called GM customer service they were useless. When the audio for the ve

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 50 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ELECTRICAL: I was driving and the vehicle cluster display and radio went out. I was unable to see how fast i was going and any system info. It eventually came back on. During this time the car was continuing to drive but unable to see any lane - blindspot warning or speed or system controls or warning events.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ENGINE: The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that smoke was coming from under the hood. Additionally, there was smoke coming through the interior vents. The vehicle was turned off h

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • TRANSMISSION: See Prior Report 11603493 on 7/19/2024. [XXX] Engine. light on -Stabiltrak Stability - Control System Requires your attention NOW. Cernohous Chevrolet "repaired". Then [XXX] Engine light on again. Cernohous Chevrolet" repaired." [XXX] Engine light on for the 3rd time. They have had my 2024 Trailbla

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: This has happened twice with my vehicle that the emergency brakes and alert are not working. I had to slam on brakes just to stop from hitting the car in front of me. The emergency brakes did not work at all. I have it on in my car.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

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NHTSA Safety Rating

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At a Glance

Complaints
50
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
7
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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