Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 Problems by Year

We compared every Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 model year from 2002–2007 using 146 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 0 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2007, 2006 and 2005, which drew far more complaints than other Trailblazer 360 years at the same age. The best years are 2002, 2003 and 2004.

6model years
146complaints
0recalls
2007, 2006worst years
2002, 2003best years

Complaints by model year

20022003200420052006200791111313450
Owner complaints per model year, Chevrolet Trailblazer 360. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20075010.2×—ElectricalAvoid
2006343.6×—HeadlightCaution
2005313.4×—ElectricalCaution
200411−71%—Fuel SystemGood
200311−76%—ElectricalGood
20029−82%—TransmissionGood

* Complaints compared with the median Trailblazer 360 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 problems

  • Electrical systemworst: 2005
    4430%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2005
    3826%
  • Lightsworst: 2006
    3121%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2007
    1712%
  • Air bagsworst: 2007
    139%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2007
    118%
  • Brakesworst: 2007
    96%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2007
    85%
  • Steeringworst: 2005
    75%
  • Body & structureworst: 2007
    64%
  • Suspensionworst: 2007
    32%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2007
    32%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2005
    32%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 2005
    21%
  • Locks & latchesworst: 2006
    21%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2004
    11%
  • Seatsworst: 2005
    11%
  • A/C & heaterworst: 2005
    11%
  • Other / not specified
    11%

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 should you avoid?

2007, 2006 and 2005 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Trailblazer 360 years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2007.

What is the best year for the Chevrolet Trailblazer 360?

2002 has the fewest complaints compared with other Trailblazer 360 years at the same age, followed by 2003 and 2004. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (44), fuel & propulsion system (38) and lights (31). Electrical complaints peak in the 2005 model year.

How many recalls has the Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 had?

0 recalls across 2002–2007.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.