CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (13 reports).
2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
Most common 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems
Problem areas named in the 27 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 13 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
My first complaint is that headlights, low beam, would not work. Only high beams worked. The issue stopped, unexplainable, on its own, has not occurred again. The 2nd complaint is the radio volume would 'slip' as if there were a loose wire to the speakers, and loss of sound became more frequent and for longer periods of time, eventually all sound stopped, it has not been fixed, as of yet. 3rd complaint, a brand new battery, in under a year of use, went completely dead, without any visible explanation. When an attempt to jump start the vehicle the cables from another cars battery were touched at my cars battery, it sparked, indicating to the person performing the task, there is a 'short' s
TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY APPLIED BRAKES AND HIT CAR IN REAR. AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS TO DRIVE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,731.
CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD
THE ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON, THEN THE CAR STARTS CHUGGING AND SHUDDERING AND SOUNDS AND FEELS AS IF IT WILL SHUT DOWN. I AM NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK IN TRAFFIC, ESPECIALLY IF DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. THE CAR WILL NOT MOVE AT ANYTHING OVER 20 MPH, IF IT EVEN ACCELERATES AT ALL. I USUALLY END UP COASTING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUTTING THE ENGINE DOWN. I LET IT SIT AND TURN IT BACK ON AND IT MAY OR MAY NOT LET ME GO AGAIN. *TR
2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer questions
Does the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (13), Electrical System (9), Air Bags (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer has been fixed?
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