There are 2 owner-reported engine complaints for the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazerin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
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I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 50 MILES PER HOUR AND MY CAR SUDDENLY DIED...LIKE WHEN YOU RUN OUT OF GAS EXCEPT EVERYTHING SHUT DOWN..LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO VEER OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ALMOST AS QUICKLY AS IT HAPPENED I GAVE IT SOME GAS AND IT JOLTED AND CAME BACK TO LIFE. IT WAS LIKE MY ENTIRE ENGINE JUST DIED. IT WAS SCARY...I THINK THEY (GM) MAY HAVE MORE ISSUE THEN THEY ARE LETTING OUT. *TR
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 25, 2026