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This 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 32 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
17.9% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
17.9% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 32 owner complaints, 3 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Electrical Faults. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Model
- Trailblazer
- Model year
- 2024
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 32
- Crash-related complaints
- 3
- Safety recall campaigns
- 0
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 31
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 29 / 33
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Engine Problems, Transmission / Drivetrain. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
This CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection.
Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs.
May Suit
This year may suit buyers who prioritize complete maintenance records and pass a pre-purchase inspection.
May Want to Avoid
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Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the most frequently reported complaint components on this model year
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
The CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER has 32 NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. 3 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Recall context: No recalls are currently on record in this dataset, but buyers should still verify recall status by VIN because campaigns can be added later.
- 32 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 0 federal recall campaigns
- 3 crash-related complaints on record
- Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
- Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Verify service records for frequently complained components
Full breakdown
All 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | 2 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Brakes squeal when rotors and pads are cold. Problem disappears when they warm after driving
My 2024 Chevy Trailblazer Fully Shutdown the engine and everything at a Stoplight With the Start/stop on leaving me to put pack into park and restart vehicle!!
The 2024 Trailblazer developed a problem going into reverse at less than 17500 miles in December of 2025 when my daughter came home for Christmas. It would slam into reverse or freeze and then shift harshly. The selling dealer replaced the valve body in the transmission while i…
My 2024 trailblazer lt's engine light came on about a month ago. I took it to a local dealership and they said it was caused by CCND. Diagnosed code P0128 in pass/fail status. They test drove it to get light to come on and it was unable to duplicate it. They cleared the codes…
Unit used as a rental from Avis. Night time driving will cause on-coming traffic to flash high beams while my lights are in low beam mode. This is a daily problem with a multitude of on-coming drivers as the LED headlights are perceived to be extra bright / blinding.
I was stopped at a red light. When the light turned green I entered the intersection, the LKA system began alerting me and pulling the vehicle towards the oncoming left traffic turn lane. I took my foot off the accelerator and reached over to shut the LKA off as it was pulling my…
Check engine light came on steady (not flashing) took to local repair shop and was informed it was a Thermo Control Valve. My car currently has approximately 66k miles on it.
My front passenger seatbelt will not latch
My 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer has two main issues. First, there is a constant squealing noise when braking. I reported this twice to the dealer — the first time they said it was just sand inside the wheel. The noise continued. On the second visit, they told me it would cost over…
When shifting from park to drive after the engine start none of the gears on the shifter engage. All positions are in neutral except for park. When shifting from park to any gear the engine revs when the throttle is pressed but the vehicle will immediately roll whichever way th…
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.
I received a email from carfax stateing the truck had diagnostic testing and is the transmission in the engine system. It’ll start up but you cannot drive it. It shows that are passed the state inspection on June 27/2025 stating that the truck passed the inspection how the truck …
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 dr…
Almost every time I shift from park to drive and take my foot off the brake my car jolts forward a couple feet/inches to take off by itself in a manner that it should not. This has been going on since I got the car brand new and have had it just over a little over a year. I try t…
My 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer ACTIV with 26,000 experienced complete engine failure while driving. Palm Chevrolet said my Trailblazer had “internal engine failure” and needs to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the front passenger's seat became loosened. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact believed the bolts were loosened on the front passenger's seat. The vehicle was not…
blank instrument panel while [XXX] is driving. This is not safe for my son. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
When driving my steering wheel goes to the left and it’s uncontrollable, I have to yank it to the right and hold it there to keep my vehicle straight it’s unsafe and does it randomly. It started around the 22 of January, 2025 and has persisted in the days following
The vehicle was started with the key fob. The vehicle was then driven for 12 miles without a key within the vehicle. I had to bring the key to where the vehicle was located to lock the car and be able to drive it. This has not been inspected.
THIS IS AN UPDATE FOR COMPLAINT # 11619009 After doing some online research and discussing with the service manager at my dealership, we identified a SIMPLE issue- apparently there was a problem with the torque used in connecting the ground wire for the electrical auto start-sto…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
Safety recalls
2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer. No recalls are currently on record in this dataset, but buyers should still verify recall status by VIN because campaigns can be added later. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
No NHTSA recalls were found for this model year. Recalls can be added at any time — confirm open-recall status on the exact VIN or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Questions
2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 32 owner complaints, 3 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns for this model year. This CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (11 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (9 complaints). #3: Transmission / Drivetrain (7 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer, NHTSA complaints include 3 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 32 total complaints. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer?▾
This CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Trailblazer reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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