2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer Problems, Recalls & Reliability
37 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 2/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 80,000 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2009 sits among all Trailblazer years
What owners report
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
Federal defect investigations
Technical service bulletins
963 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2009 Trailblazer TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?
The 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer drew 37 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 2/100, scored against the model's worst year (2002).
What are the most common 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems?
The top reported problems for the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer are electrical (22 complaints), airbags (4), and other (4).
Does the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.