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Reliability Database
Chevrolet

Trailblazer

Subcompact SUV
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (2.5)
3 Generations
20 Engines Rated
8,298 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
14 recommended 3 caution 3 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000 2000
2 engines
15 complaints
Unknown ✅ Recommended (4.0)
→
2002-2009 1st
15 engines
7,931 complaints 🔥 253 ☠ 29
5.3L 8-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.0)
→
2021-2025 2nd
3 engines
352 complaints 🔥 4
1.3L Turbo 3-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.5)
→
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