Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 Trailblazer.
The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer, equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission and achieving 26/29 mpg city/highway, enters the model's reliability history with just three owner complaints and zero recalls. This positions it favorably against the nameplate's historical low of one complaint in 2014 and far from the 2005 peak of 1,733, suggesting a strong start for the current generation.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 9-spd |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 26 / 29 / 27 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Trailblazer of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | RS 1.3L Turbo I-3 | 8.70 sec | 16.70 sec | 155 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | Activ 1.3L Turbo I-3 | 8.80 sec | 16.70 sec | 155 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | ACTIV 1.3L Turbo I-3 | 9.20 sec | 16.80 sec | 155 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | RS 1.3L Turbo I-3 | 9.30 sec | 17.00 sec | 155 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | RS 1.3L Turbo I-3 | 9.40 sec | 17.10 sec | 155 hp | AWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Within the 2021–2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer generation, the federal record shows a steady downward trend, with owner complaints falling from 184 in 2021 to just 3 in 2026, technical service bulletins declining from 746 to 83, and recalls ceasing after 2022. The 2026 model year sits at the lowest point in this arc, posting zero recalls, zero investigations, zero crash complaints, and zero fire complaints, while the immediately preceding 2025 model year still logged 19 complaints and 255 TSBs. Its three complaints touch powertrain, electrical, brake, and engine categories, though the data does not specify root causes or identify any systemic failure mode. With no model years following 2026 in the dataset, the 2026 data nonetheless marks the mature, quietest phase of the generation’s federal record. Given these metrics, the 2026 Trailblazer appears to be a strong year to buy.
All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 83 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT5966F | 2026-06-23 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still… |
| PIP6120A | 2026-06-18 | Unknown Or Other | This PIP communicates the potential for the engine to stall or stumble when coming out of… |
| PIC6637B | 2026-06-10 | Unknown Or Other | This document is a technical bulletin regarding CarPlay issues in certain Buick and… |
| PIP6033B | 2026-06-08 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to technicians to remove the pulley assembly… |
| PIP6031E | 2026-06-05 | Unknown Or Other | This PI addresses leaks from the case half and provides repair direction to dealer… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 26 city / 29 highway / 27 combined mpg.