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Buying a used 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 4 recalls in this group: loss of brake assist, an emergency jack that can break, missing seat bolts, and missing tire-pressure label information. The label issue concerns information, while the other campaigns address braking or physical equipment. NHTSA has 192 owner complaints, which are unverified reports. Leading categories are UNKNOWN OR OTHER with 53, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 41, POWER TRAIN with 40, and ENGINE with 38.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify brake-assist recall completion and ask about braking complaints.
- Confirm the emergency jack and seat-bolt recalls were addressed.
- Check the tire-pressure label and request electrical or powertrain repair history.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Chevrolet dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick Models Lose Brake Assist | Service Brakes | high |
| Buick Encore GX and Chevrolet Trailblazer emergency jack can break | Equipment | high |
| Buick Encore and Chevy Trailblazer Seat Bolts Missing | Seats | medium |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer Missing Tire Pressure Label Info | Tires | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
192 complaints filed for this model year, including 7 mentioning a crash, 3 a fire and 5 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 41 | None found |
| Power Train | 40 | None found |
| Engine | 38 | None found |
| Brakes | 31 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 17 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 10 | None found |