2025 Chevrolet TRAILBLAZER

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2025 Chevrolet TRAILBLAZER has 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.4x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (32% of all complaints), specifically: while driving the car stalled and eventually stopped running. the battery was still on, but there was no power to the engine. the car needed to be pushed out of the road and towed to the dealership for work..

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

10 complaints

32%

• While driving the car stalled and eventually stopped running. The battery was still on, but there was no power to the engine. The car needed to be pushed out of the road and towed to the dealership for work.
• There is something wrong with the battery charging system, this is a known issue for GM. I've brought it to the dealership to address the issue and they do not know what is wrong or how to fix it. Sixteen times since I got this vehicle it has flashed a warning "service charging system: your vehicle
• The vehicle displayed a warning on the dash that the battery was not charging properly and vehicle may stall. The vehicle was checked at dealership and issue was disregarded. 3 days later the vehicle showed the same warning and the battery light flickered, there was a chane in the power and lights d

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“While driving the car stalled and eventually stopped running. The battery was still on, but there was no power to the engine. The car needed to be pushed out of the road and towed to the dealership for work.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

7 complaints

23%

• My Navigation, Radio, Internet and OnStar went out and continually goes out on a day-by-day basis. I was in a different state, and it was pouring rain, my navigation, radio and OnStar ability was gone. Chevy knows this is an ongoing issue with 2024 and said the radio is back ordered. This car is a
• The vehicle displayed a warning on the dash that the battery was not charging properly and vehicle may stall. The vehicle was checked at dealership and issue was disregarded. 3 days later the vehicle showed the same warning and the battery light flickered, there was a chane in the power and lights d
• The nut on the axle on the passenger side of the vehicle came completely off. Not sure how long it was off as it was “smooth” and full of dirt. From what I was told the wheel could fall off. I travel on an interstate at 80 miles an hour daily. I bought this car to transport elderly mother to appo

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“My Navigation, Radio, Internet and OnStar went out and continually goes out on a day-by-day basis. I was in a different state, and it was pouring rain, my navigation, radio and OnStar ability was gone. Chevy knows this is an ongoing issue with 2024 and said the radio is back ordered. This car is a”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

6 complaints

19%

• Vehicle would not go over 20 mph at times. When vehicle would shift from 2nd to 3rd gear the engine would race yet not engage.
• The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that when he stopped the vehicle and had shut the vehicle off but had left the vehicle in drive (D) and had not engaged the parking brake, the vehicle rolled forward. The contact stated that this was also occurring when he had stopped
• See attached document for complaint.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Vehicle would not go over 20 mph at times. When vehicle would shift from 2nd to 3rd gear the engine would race yet not engage.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

3 complaints

10%

• While driving the car stalled and eventually stopped running. The battery was still on, but there was no power to the engine. The car needed to be pushed out of the road and towed to the dealership for work.
• The vehicle has experienced ongoing and unresolved issues despite multiple service visits. The primary concern is excessive engine vibration. It shakes concerningly when backed into a driveway at an incline and placed in park. This occurs while the vehicle is stationary and idling. The issue has be
• My vehicle started overheating out of no where towed it to the shop, it’s been there for 2 weeks they’re actively waiting for a manufacturer engineer to tell them what to do because they can’t figure out how to fix it. On top of that there have been a lot of overheating issues cause by different par

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

LIGHTING

1 complaints

• The vehicle displayed a warning on the dash that the battery was not charging properly and vehicle may stall. The vehicle was checked at dealership and issue was disregarded. 3 days later the vehicle showed the same warning and the battery light flickered, there was a chane in the power and lights d

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The vehicle displayed a warning on the dash that the battery was not charging properly and vehicle may stall. The vehicle was checked at dealership and issue was disregarded. 3 days later the vehicle showed the same warning and the battery light flickered, there was a chane in the power and lights d”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

LIGHTING(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 31 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: While driving the car stalled and eventually stopped running. The battery was still on, but there was no power to the engine. The car needed to be pushed out of the road and towed to the dealership for work.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: My Navigation, Radio, Internet and OnStar went out and continually goes out on a day-by-day basis. I was in a different state, and it was pouring rain, my navigation, radio and OnStar ability was gone. Chevy knows this is an ongoing issue with 2024 and said the radio is back ordered. This car is a
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: Vehicle would not go over 20 mph at times. When vehicle would shift from 2nd to 3rd gear the engine would race yet not engage.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: While driving the car stalled and eventually stopped running. The battery was still on, but there was no power to the engine. The car needed to be pushed out of the road and towed to the dealership for work.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)