2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems, complaints & recalls

2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls (1)

• Recall 26V539000Aug 20, 2026306,511 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.

Recent 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

1. Filed Sep 16, 20263,000 miOHBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on several occasions during inclement weather, water leaked into the vehicle from the bottom of each door and the rear hatch. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the drains were clogged and needed to be cleaned. The drains were cleaned; however, the failure recurred a week later during rain. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer, where the…

   NHTSA complaint #11764734 · source
2. Filed Mar 9, 2026CAElectrical System

   My 2024 Chevy Trailblazer Fully Shutdown the engine and everything at a Stoplight With the Start/stop on leaving me to put pack into park and restart vehicle!!

   NHTSA complaint #11723125 · source
3. Filed Feb 27, 2026VATransmission & Drivetrain

   The 2024 Trailblazer developed a problem going into reverse at less than 17500 miles in December of 2025 when my daughter came home for Christmas. It would slam into reverse or freeze and then shift harshly. The selling dealer replaced the valve body in the transmission while it was in for normal service, the valve body was on order for 30 days in January. After I delivered the car back to my daughter on January 26, 2026 which was 4 hours away in Northern Virginia the…

   NHTSA complaint #11721070 · source
4. Filed Jan 16, 2026VAEngine

   My 2024 trailblazer lt's engine light came on about a month ago. I took it to a local dealership and they said it was caused by CCND. Diagnosed code P0128 in pass/fail status. They test drove it to get light to come on and it was unable to duplicate it. They cleared the codes. A month later it came back on. I took it to my dealership and they said they have to take the entire front end off to replace the engine coolant bypass valve. They said that the electronic component…

   NHTSA complaint #11711444 · source
5. Filed Jan 7, 2026MILighting

   Unit used as a rental from Avis. Night time driving will cause on-coming traffic to flash high beams while my lights are in low beam mode. This is a daily problem with a multitude of on-coming drivers as the LED headlights are perceived to be extra bright / blinding.

   NHTSA complaint #11709501 · source
6. Filed Nov 7, 2025MICrashTowedDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   I was stopped at a red light. When the light turned green I entered the intersection, the LKA system began alerting me and pulling the vehicle towards the oncoming left traffic turn lane. I took my foot off the accelerator and reached over to shut the LKA off as it was pulling my vehicle. The incident resulted in distracting me resulting in my car hitting a car in the oncoming left turn lane.

   NHTSA complaint #11698171 · source
7. Filed Oct 23, 2025NYOther / Unknown

   Check engine light came on steady (not flashing) took to local repair shop and was informed it was a Thermo Control Valve. My car currently has approximately 66k miles on it.

   NHTSA complaint #11695183 · source
8. Filed Jul 30, 2025AZBrakesElectrical System

   My 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer has two main issues. First, there is a constant squealing noise when braking. I reported this twice to the dealer — the first time they said it was just sand inside the wheel. The noise continued. On the second visit, they told me it would cost over $100 to inspect the brakes because the wheel needed to be removed, which I couldn’t afford. This problem started before the vehicle reached 36,000 miles. Second, the electrical system malfunctions…

   NHTSA complaint #11677369 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology