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#BS-2009-CHETRA-52BA

2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Based on reports from 34 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
34
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
964
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 34 complaints, 6 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

exhaust manifold cracked in half

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

ignition switch provides no power to dash trouble starting

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

abs light and traction lights

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the LightsHIGH

10 owners reported lights issues — failures commonly reported around 83K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K
6
30–60K
11
60–90K
6
90–120K
2
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (11 reports) • Median: 83K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Lights (10 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Lights10 (29%)
Electrical7 (21%)
Airbags4 (12%)
Stability Control3 (9%)
Exterior Lighting:headlights2 (6%)
Engine2 (6%)
Drivetrain1 (3%)
Seat Belts1 (3%)

2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 29% of all reports filed for the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 83,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 83K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Stability Control Issues

Stability Control complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to stability control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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09
1
11
6
14
10
15
6
16
3
17
5
18
1
19

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Recent trend: decreasing.

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Trailblazer is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

34

Class avg

220

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 34 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer is related to the lights, with 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer reliable?
The 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer has 34 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Chevrolet Trailblazer problems start?
Based on 26 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 83,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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