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2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/14/2026

29Service Brakes complaints
16%Of all 181 complaints
#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other51 · 28.2%
POWER TRAIN35 · 19.3%
ENGINE33 · 18.2%
SERVICE BRAKES29 · 16%

Share of the 181 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer overview page.

What owners report

“I have brought my car into the dealership over the last few years at least 6 times for the same issues. Currently there are two…”NHTSA complaint 11633315 — filed 12/31/2024
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - The shift lever/gear control malfunctions when trying to put…”NHTSA complaint 11615442 — filed 09/19/2024
“The brake pedal goes to the floor and does not want to stop. There is a brake failure meesage on the dash.”NHTSA complaint 11599338 — filed 07/05/2024

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Service Brakes complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer: 29 of 181 complaints on file (16%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer have in total?

181 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.