YearToAvoid

2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 has a Complaint Index of 100, the worst of the 5 model years with data, earning an Avoid verdict. Owners filed 50 complaints, led by Electrical System issues (23 complaints, 46% share), with a median failure mileage of 47,500 miles.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
100/100
#1 of 5 Trailblazer 360 years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
50
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
4
reported in complaints
Fires
2
Injuries
3
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2006
lowest-risk (no Good/Best year)

Top 2007 Chevy Trailblazer 360 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System23 (46%)
  2. Fuel System8 (16%)
  3. Visibility & Wipers8 (16%)
  4. Airbags5 (10%)
  5. Brakes5 (10%)
  6. Structure & Body5 (10%)
  7. Engine4 (8%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (8%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain4 (8%)
  10. Steering3 (6%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Airbags failed to deploy in frontal and t-bone collisions even at moderate speeds like 35-45 mph.
  • Brakes reportedly did not respond when depressed at low speed, leading to a rear-end collision.
  • The driver's side door caught fire while parked or while being serviced by an independent mechanic.
  • Warning lights appeared on the instrument panel along with sudden loss of steering and braking control shortly after purchase.
  • The vehicle lost power while accelerating onto a highway, leaving the driver unable to maintain speed.
  • The airbag warning light blinked and indicated the passenger airbag was off even with a passenger seated.
2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2007Oct 2007Mar 2008Aug 2008Nov 2011Jun 2013May 2015Nov 2015
50 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2007 to Jan 2017; peak Jan 2007 (2).

2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2007 compared with other Trailblazer 360 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020052006200720082009
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Avoid75310—
2006Caution50340—
2007Avoid100500—
2008No verdict2520—
2009No verdict010—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2007 model has the highest Complaint Index (100) among the 5 Trailblazer 360 years with data, and it carries an Avoid verdict.
What is the biggest problem with the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360?
Electrical System complaints dominate, accounting for 23 of 50 complaints (46%), with a median failure mileage of 86,790 miles.
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 model year.
How does the 2007 model compare to other Trailblazer 360 years?
The 2007 model ranks worst of the 5 years with data, with a Complaint Index of 100 versus 75 for 2005, 50 for 2006, 25 for 2008, and 0 for 2009.
Were there any airbag problems reported in the 2007 Trailblazer 360?
Yes, NHTSA lists 5 airbag complaints, including cases where airbags failed to deploy in crashes at 35 and 45 mph, with a median failure mileage of 8,200 miles.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.