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2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

20/100

#9 most-complained of 11 Trailblazer years

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

The 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer ranks 9th out of 11 model years with a complaint index of 20 and earns a Best verdict. It has 22 complaints, 1 recall, and no fires, injuries, or deaths reported.

Complaints
22
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
30
29 city / 31 hwy

Top 2025 Chevy Trailblazer problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System13 (59%)
  2. Other7 (32%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain6 (27%)
  4. Engine3 (14%)
  5. Brakes2 (9%)
  6. Steering2 (9%)
  7. Visibility & Wipers2 (9%)
  8. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (5%)
  9. Lane Departure1 (5%)

What owners report

  • Battery charging system warnings appear repeatedly, sometimes flashing that the vehicle may stall, with dealerships unable to resolve it.
  • Some owners report the vehicle stalling or losing power to the engine while driving, even though the battery still shows charge.
  • Transmission problems include failure to shift properly between gears, engine racing without engaging, and one case of full transmission failure shortly after purchase.
  • One owner reported the vehicle rolling forward after being parked and shut off without the parking brake engaged.
  • Engine complaints include excessive vibration while idling and unexplained overheating that dealerships struggled to diagnose.
  • A rearview camera and sensor malfunction was linked to a low-speed collision with a parked vehicle.
2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer complaints: complaints filed per month10Aug 2024Dec 2024May 2025Nov 2025Feb 2026Apr 2026Aug 2026
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2026 (10).

2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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.

2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer fuel economy and fuel cost

City
29 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
Combined
30 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,150
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.

2025 compared with other Trailblazer years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020052006200720082009201420212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Good4068030
2024Good3033129
2025Best2022130

All Chevrolet Trailblazer years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Trailblazer has a complaint index of 20, the second-lowest of the 11 model years with data, and carries a Best verdict relative to other Trailblazer years.
What problems does the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?
NHTSA complaints center on the electrical system (59% of complaints), particularly battery charging issues and stalling, followed by transmission and powertrain problems (27%) including shifting and rollaway concerns.
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer have any recalls?
Yes, one recall covers a rearview camera that may display a distorted or blank image; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How many complaints has NHTSA received for the 2025 Trailblazer?
NHTSA lists 22 complaints for the 2025 Trailblazer, with 1 crash reported and no fires, injuries, or deaths.
How does the 2025 Trailblazer compare to other Trailblazer years?
It ranks 9th worst out of 11 years, well below high-complaint years like 2005 (complaint index 100) and 2006 (index 90), which carry Avoid verdicts.

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.