2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
34
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
The 2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER has received a total of 34 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lighting (10 complaints), Electrical System (7 complaints), and Air Bags (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
34 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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
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
Safety Rating for the 2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
General Motors, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIC5273E — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This PI provides a diagnostic process for handling the concern of losing OnStar Personal Calling minutes/units and/or the customer is no longer receiving diagnostic E-mail reports from OnStar.
07-08-49-020I — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides a quick guide to updating which model vehicle after replacing the IPC.
GM-08385 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
GENERAL MOTORS: SERVICE UPDATE FOR INVENTORY AND CUSTOMER VEHICLES. LIFTGATE WINDOW HINGE PIN CLIP NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED (EXPIRES WITH BASE WARRANTY). MAKE/MODEL INCLUDE SAAB 9-7X 2009. *PE UPDATE 7/5/09.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
- 2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 1,302 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 1,902 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 1,440 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 965 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 261 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER (current)
- 2013 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 0 complaints
- 2014 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER — 2 complaints
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