2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.
2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 80
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 80.
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
Bulletin PIP5601C · Jul 2025Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exc…
Bulletin General Communication · Electrical System · Aug 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more caref…
Bulletin 24-NA-141 · Power Train · Jul 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce c…
Bulletin 16-NA-383 · Fuel/propulsion System, Engine · Jun 2024This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
Bulletin 18-NA-099 · Jun 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
Bulletin 24-NA-098 · Electrical System · Jun 2024This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
Bulletin 06-06-01-019C · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce…
Bulletin 16-NA-383 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
Bulletin 22-NA-074 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2024This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
Bulletin 18-NA-099 · Equipment · Jan 2024Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the TRAILBLAZER. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Electrical
On certain vehicles, the multifunction switch may develop an open circuit condition with the bottom contact of the hazard switch, causing the stop lamps and the hazard lamps to become inoperable (the center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions are not affected). The loss of stop lamp and rear hazard lamp function could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicl…
Transport Canada #2008178 · May 2008Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Chevrolet Trailblazer
The Chevrolet Trailblazer is an automobile nameplate used by General Motors for its Chevrolet brand since 1999 for several SUV models:TrailBlazer, a name of appearance package for the Chevrolet S-10 Blazer used between 1999 and 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, a mid-size SUV produced since 2001 as the successor to the S-10 Blazer Chevrolet Trailblazer, a subcompact crossover produced since 2020
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