Model year guide

2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer — representative photo
Representative photo

2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints25
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined27–31 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer recalls 1

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #26V539000 · manufacturer #A262554900 · 20/08/2026

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehi…

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.

2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Lane Departure
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Visibility/wiper
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 17.9% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer MPG & running costs

Combined27–31 mpg
City28 mpg
Highway31 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,300
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios) or Automatic 9-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$500 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,500
Fuel only$11,500
Per mile$0.15

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 271

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 271.

This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.

Bulletin PIT6110L · Oct 2026

This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.

Bulletin PIT6457C · Sep 2026

This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.

Bulletin PIC6540K · Sep 2026

This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.

Bulletin PIT5698F · Sep 2026

This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display

Bulletin PIC6629F · Sep 2026

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Bulletin PIP4902W · Sep 2026

This Preliminary Information provides the dealer information of the location of the rear seat child anchors.

Bulletin PIT5995B · Sep 2026

This Preliminary Information provides a diagnostic tip for diagnosing an issue with Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise and Lane Keep Assist Turns Off or Inoperative.

Bulletin PIT6196A · Aug 2026

This Preliminary information communicates to the technicians a diagnostic tip if a technician loses communication with the image processor #2 and how to restore communication

Bulletin PIT6541 · Aug 2026

This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues

Bulletin PIC6551C · Aug 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the TRAILBLAZER FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Visual System

Issue: On certain vehicles, moisture could enter the rearview camera and could cause the rearview camera image not to display correctly or at all. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a standard rearview camera. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This co…

Transport Canada #2026402 · Aug 2026

Source: 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

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles on record

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2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer — frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

Across all 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, power train, engine.

What is the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer get?

The 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer has U.S. EPA estimates of 27–31 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.