2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer has a complaint index of 30, ranking 8th out of 11 model years, and earns a Good verdict. It has 33 complaints, 1 recall, and no fires or deaths reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 30/100
- #8 of 11 Trailblazer years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 33
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 29
- 27.5 city / 31 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2024 Chevy Trailblazer problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System12 (36%)
- Engine9 (27%)
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (21%)
- Brakes5 (15%)
- Other5 (15%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (9%)
- Lane Departure3 (9%)
- Seat Belts2 (6%)
- Structure & Body2 (6%)
- Steering1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicle suddenly loses all power while driving, with dash lights, infotainment, and engine shutting off without warning.
- Instrument cluster and radio display go dark temporarily while driving, hiding speed and blind-spot warnings.
- Engine stalls when transitioning out of auto start-stop mode and sometimes fails to restart in traffic.
- Transmission or engine warning lights recur repeatedly after dealer repairs, described as a possible wiring or switch issue.
- Lane keep assist pulls the steering wheel toward oncoming traffic at intersections, contributing to a reported crash.
- Automatic emergency braking has failed to engage, forcing drivers to brake hard to avoid a collision.
2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V539000Aug 20, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras306,511 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 17, 2026. Another letter will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 27.5 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other Trailblazer years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 30 for the 2024 Trailblazer, ranking 8th of 11 model years, with a Good verdict relative to other years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
- Electrical system issues make up 36% of complaints, followed by engine problems at 27% and transmission and powertrain issues at 21%.
- Does the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall for the 2024 Trailblazer covering a rearview camera that may display a distorted or blank image; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- Were there any crashes reported for the 2024 Trailblazer?
- NHTSA lists 3 crashes among the 33 complaints for the 2024 Trailblazer, with no fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
- How does the 2024 Trailblazer compare to other model years?
- With a complaint index of 30, the 2024 Trailblazer performs better than years like 2021 (70) and 2022 (50), but not as well as 2023 (40) or 2025 (20).