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US recalls (4)
Equipment: mechanical, accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A212335470.
Service brakes
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.
Seats: critical fasteners
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If an occupied front seat is missing the rear attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing risk of injury to the occupant.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect seat attachments for both front seats and install attachment bolts as needed, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202304380.
Equipment: other, labels
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles factory-equipped with optional 17-inch sport terrain tires. The certification label on these vehicles does not provide the tire size and cold tire pressure information for front and rear tires, as required. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk and remedy
Risk: If drivers are uninformed and overinflate or underinflate their tires, this may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and will mail corrected labels for customers to apply, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2020. Owners may call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A202304070.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Accessories
2021-06-10 · campaign 2021-365
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the emergency spare tire jack could break if it is not properly positioned under the vehicle. If this happens, the jack could collapse and the vehicle could fall suddenly.
Safety Risk:
A jack that collapses could trap or injure a person who is near or under the vehicle.
Corrective Action:
General Motors will contact owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the emergency jack. The company recommends that you should not use the original emergency jack. Instead, if you are in a situation which requires its use, they recommend that you should call the GM Roadside Assistance Centre.
Brakes
2020-09-24 · campaign 2020-452 · 404 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a sensor in the electronic brake boost system may have a bad connection. Under certain driving conditions, this could cause a loss of brake assist. If this happens, there would be a sudden increase in brake pedal force required to slow or stop the vehicle.
Safety Risk:
Reduced brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the electronic brake boost module.
Owner complaints (198)
Owners filed 198 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (7 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries reported). Among 18 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 112).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 56 | |
| Electrical system | 41 | |
| Power train | 41 | |
| Engine | 39 | |
| Service brakes | 30 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 17 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | |
| Structure | 8 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD Early Release | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD Early Release | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD Later Release | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD Later Release | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Trailblazer AWD 1.3 L Automatic 9-spd | 26 | 30 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Trailblazer FWD 1.2 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 28 | 31 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Trailblazer FWD 1.3 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 29 | 33 | 31 | $2,150 |
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