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2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 67% of all 27 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest electrical complaint count among 11 Trailblazer model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 80,800 miles.

Electrical System complaints
18
67% of 27
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
80,800 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 24, 2009, latest Jun 28, 2026.

2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2009Oct 2014Jan 2015Dec 2015Jul 2016Nov 2017Jun 2026
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2009 to Jun 2026; peak Dec 2015 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Trailblazer model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005712 (49%)
  2. 2006335 (30%)
  3. 2007326 (45%)
  4. 200876 (39%)
  5. 200918 (67%)
  6. 20140 (0%)
  7. 202142 (22%)
  8. 202230 (27%)
  9. 202315 (22%)
  10. 202412 (36%)
  11. 202513 (59%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 67% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,800 miles.
Which Chevrolet Trailblazer year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer has the most electrical complaints (712), compared with 18 for the 2009.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.