2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer.

20062008
Complaints
965
Crashes
34
Fires
78
Injuries
39
Fatalities
4
Recalls
5

Worst 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1213 complaints

Gasoline Fuel System

Avg mileage:59,467 mi
Fires:2
#2193 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:84,318 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:39
#3141 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:129,329 mi
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer.

Gasoline Fuel System
213
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
59,467
Electrical Faults
193
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
39
Avg Miles
84,318
Headlight/Taillight Failures
141
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
129,329
Fuel System
58
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
89,906
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
52
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
14
Avg Miles
82,704
Fuel System, Other
30
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
46,863
Airbags
25
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
Avg Miles
102,830
Steering Defects
23
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
90,636
Engine Problems
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
97,751
Wipers & Visibility
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
6
Avg Miles
95,009
Electronic Stability Control
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
103,464
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
52,505
Transmission / Drivetrain
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
74,619
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
76,856
Engine & Cooling
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
72,595
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
106,538
Visibility
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
103,462
Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
136,398
Seat Belt Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
120,555
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
86,008
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
55,750
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
67,304
Latches / Locks
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,095,539 vehicles.

15V599000Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls
~9,932 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy vehicles, and 2006 GMC Envoy XL and Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT vehicles. Fluid may enter into the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board, causing window switches to become inoperative. Previously, the affected vehicles may have had their master power window switch module treated with a protective coating, instead of having it replaced.

15V519000Exterior Lighting:headlights
~429,170 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.

14V404000Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls
~184,611 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.

13V248000Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls · Electrical System
~193,652 affected

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.

12V406000Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls · Electrical System
~278,174 affected

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, SAAB 9-7x, and Isuzu Ascender vehicles, originally sold or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.

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2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 965 NHTSA complaints, 34 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Gasoline Fuel System with 213 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Top reported problems: Gasoline Fuel System (213 complaints, avg 59,467 mi); Electrical Faults (193 complaints, avg 84,318 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (141 complaints, avg 129,329 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 86,319 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer include 34 crash-related reports, 78 fire reports, 39 injuries, and 4 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,095,539 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Trailblazer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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