Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 732 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V599000 Driver's Master Power Window Switch may Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V519000 Headlamps may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V404000 Driver's Master Power Window Switch may Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V248000 Driver's Master Power Window Switch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V406000 Driver's Master Power Window Switch NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 215 complaints
- Electrical System 200 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 151 complaints
- Visibility 64 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 58 complaints
- Fuel System, Other 43 complaints
Of the 732 complaints on file, 19 report a crash and 56 a fire; across all 732 complaints, owners report 23 injuries and 4 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer has noticeable issues, highlighted by 5 recalls primarily related to electrical and visibility systems. The high number of complaints about the fuel and electrical systems further signal recurring problems, although individual component complaint numbers are moderate.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | very common |
| Electrical system | 60,000–110,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Exterior lighting | 50,000–90,000 miles | $100–$400 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotations every 10,000 miles
- Battery check and replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frequent fuel system issues
- Dim or failing headlights
- Inoperative power windows
- Unresponsive electrical controls
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.